Why are white writers attempting to write characters of other races and cultures? I saw someone say in a thread that the best way to avoid offending them is “by not using a culture you don't 100% know in your stories.” This seems reasonable to me, and a case could be made that the attempt is in itself cultural appropriation. That’s one reason my characters are white.
I don’t mean to attack those who do write such stories, but I’m just wondering why people take that risk.
I don’t mean to attack those who do write such stories, but I’m just wondering why people take that risk.