Tag: JEDI

#222: Science Fiction and Comics Have Always Been Woke, or: Of Course Women and Minorities Can Be Heroes!

Philipp Kneis

I am puzzled by the resistance against female protagonists in the science fiction and superhero genres. For years now, we have seen a welcome diversification in what used to be a rather male-dominated sphere. Sometimes, this has meant bringing known formats to the screen with much fanfare (such as Wonder Woman or She-Hulk), creating new… Continue reading #222: Science Fiction and Comics Have Always Been Woke, or: Of Course Women and Minorities Can Be Heroes!

#215: Commonsense Diversity

Philipp Kneis

Diversity work - like any form of political speech - cannot just focus on what needs to be said, it must also take into account what people are able and willing to hear.  Why is that? Should we really aim to speak in a way that may limit our own expression, tone or message? Is… Continue reading #215: Commonsense Diversity