[ SECRET POST #2450 ]

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⌈ Secret Post #2450 ⌋

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Comments

[(Anonymous)]

da, the problem is that this is STILL a representation issue. There's such a large scope and variety of white characters to choose from that almost anyone will have an opportunity to ship their "type". You don't often get that for non-white characters in Hollywood. There's less variety, they're usually bogged down to stereotypes or minor roles in the background.

That said, I do agree it's not always the case, though. I would wager a LOT of the time it does come down to race, even if it's subconscious, or a societal influence on what we perceive as attractive. It's very complicated.

[dazzledfirestar]

Yes, it is very complicated and the big picture obviously doesn't cover ever instance ever. But when you look at the patterns in a lot of fandoms (I'll use my own as an example because that's what I know best), the interactions that would send shippers over the moon if they occurred between two white men are often overlooked. Tony Stark and James Rhodes come to mind pretty quickly. Nick Fury and Phil Coulson too.

Obviously everyone can and should ship whatever they like, but looking at the reasons why things are the way they are isn't a bad idea by any stretch of the imagination.