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Thread: I’m a huge advocate for representation in the media, and the telling of usually marginalised or ‘othered’ stories but often this is so badly done it does more damage than good. So here’s some food for thought...
How to tell an inclusive story; some things to consider...
How to tell an inclusive story; some things to consider...
1. What is the purpose of telling this story? Why do you want this story to be heard?
2. Is the subject’s voice at the centre of the piece? Are you speaking for them? Are u imposing your own world view on their experience? What assumptions are u making?(even in the Q’s you ask)
2. Is the subject’s voice at the centre of the piece? Are you speaking for them? Are u imposing your own world view on their experience? What assumptions are u making?(even in the Q’s you ask)
3. Can the story be told through them? Can you amplify their voice?
4. Are you recreating harmful narrative tropes (even if your intentions are good)? E.g. ‘the good news’ story, white saviour tropes etc
4. Are you recreating harmful narrative tropes (even if your intentions are good)? E.g. ‘the good news’ story, white saviour tropes etc
