Sacrosanct
Legend
Admittedly, this isn't really something I'd worry so much about 20 years ago. I guess we always keep learning to be more self aware.
When writing (either stories or RPGs), often we write about things that are influenced by real world cultures. I'd say in the past half dozen years or so, there's been a real increase in identifying cultural appropriation. As a cis white guy from European descent, I understand if I start writing an RPG where one of the cultures is heavily influenced by African culture, it may raise some eyebrows. Doesn't matter how much research I've done, or how much I've tried to be objective.
That said, I don't think it's really feasible to say "Well, then you can only write about European cultures and that's it." I brought this up in a FB forum the other day, and it was mentioned to me how what I'm looking for is called a sensitivity writer. Kind of like an editor, but instead of grammar and format, they review for any potential red flags.
My question is, in the context of RPGs, where do you really find someone like that? Has anyone else used a resource like that, or what other ways have you tried to keep from engaging in cultural appropriation?
When writing (either stories or RPGs), often we write about things that are influenced by real world cultures. I'd say in the past half dozen years or so, there's been a real increase in identifying cultural appropriation. As a cis white guy from European descent, I understand if I start writing an RPG where one of the cultures is heavily influenced by African culture, it may raise some eyebrows. Doesn't matter how much research I've done, or how much I've tried to be objective.
That said, I don't think it's really feasible to say "Well, then you can only write about European cultures and that's it." I brought this up in a FB forum the other day, and it was mentioned to me how what I'm looking for is called a sensitivity writer. Kind of like an editor, but instead of grammar and format, they review for any potential red flags.
My question is, in the context of RPGs, where do you really find someone like that? Has anyone else used a resource like that, or what other ways have you tried to keep from engaging in cultural appropriation?