non-whites

[seldear]

You know, I'd really love it if professional authors (and, hell, fanfic authors) took an interest in "those coloured people" on the Stargates - both SG1 and Atlantis. I haven't met a professional author yet who was interested in Teal'c, Teyla, or Ronon as anything other than sex fodder or background.

And, no, underdeveloped does not mean uninteresting.

And yes, I know the term "coloured" is an insult in the US. I'm using it deliberately to describe the mindset I see in professional (and fanfic) authors: "only the pretty white people count."

To tell you true, I'm freaking tired of it.

Comments

[sharp2799.livejournal.com]

Well, that's your choice to include whoever you want in your fics. But I don't immediately ascribe prejudice to a lack of Teal'c or Teyla in the fics I read. Personally, if Daniel interrupts one more time--!

Then again, i mostly read Jack/Sam smut....

:-)

[seldearslj.livejournal.com]

Well, my original point still stands. Whether or not I'm assigning prejudice to people, I'd still like to see writers - professional and fanfic - take an interest in "the coloured characters" of Stargate.