Over the past couple of months, there have been a few discussions about diversity in Stargate (e.g., whether or not race is a factor in casting or if the writers can write capable women characters). I think this is a topic that should be discussed (by those who want to, of course). If you think everything is A-OK and Stargate and other shows are perfect as is, let us know why you think so. If you think diversity in science fiction (TV, movies, and books) could use some fixing and can propose some changes, share those too.
I have a question to start off:
1) Is it a coincidence that the least developed characters on some shows are "minorities"? I can name several off the top of my head: Teyla, Ford (SGA; meanwhile minor characters such as Zelenka, Beckett, and even Kavanaugh get more lines and screen time); Teal'c (for the first couple of seasons of SG:1); Mayweather, Sato (Enterprise); Pete (Smallville); Uhura, Sulu (TOS).
I look forward to an exchange of wonderful and mature ideas. Also, I do have one request: can we avoid unnecessarily using such buzz words and phrases as "racist", "politically correct" and "pulling out the race card"? I think these are overused and misused expressions and are usually used to close down serious thoughts and discussions.
I have a question to start off:
1) Is it a coincidence that the least developed characters on some shows are "minorities"? I can name several off the top of my head: Teyla, Ford (SGA; meanwhile minor characters such as Zelenka, Beckett, and even Kavanaugh get more lines and screen time); Teal'c (for the first couple of seasons of SG:1); Mayweather, Sato (Enterprise); Pete (Smallville); Uhura, Sulu (TOS).
I look forward to an exchange of wonderful and mature ideas. Also, I do have one request: can we avoid unnecessarily using such buzz words and phrases as "racist", "politically correct" and "pulling out the race card"? I think these are overused and misused expressions and are usually used to close down serious thoughts and discussions.
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