Very few of us set out to intentionally write misogynistic or racist things. Some people are horrible, true, but the rest of us? We are products of our society, and as a result, we may all occasionally fall victim to misogynistic, condescending, or racist/white-washing thinking. I've certainly done it. I distinctly remember once remarking off-hand how "I'm a total female, because I suck at directions," and then immediately thinking, "Why did I word it like that?" I wrote all of
Writing Diverse Fiction: A Practical Guide
Writing Diverse Fiction: A Practical Guide
Writing Diverse Fiction: A Practical Guide
Very few of us set out to intentionally write misogynistic or racist things. Some people are horrible, true, but the rest of us? We are products of our society, and as a result, we may all occasionally fall victim to misogynistic, condescending, or racist/white-washing thinking. I've certainly done it. I distinctly remember once remarking off-hand how "I'm a total female, because I suck at directions," and then immediately thinking, "Why did I word it like that?" I wrote all of