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MidlandsRepublic2048 t1_j64hrgt wrote

Reply to comment by geld-sun-91 in How can people read This Side of Paradise? by Pfacejones

Never gonna happen. Think about it. Even as far back as the story of Sampson in the bible. He's described basically as tall dark handsome and strong. The paradigm for men hasn't shifted in over 3000 years of civilization since then. I have no hope it'll ever change. Inclusivity of physical appearance is a myth sold by people who still believe Star Trek is a legit future

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geld-sun-91 t1_j64l6tk wrote

Yeah, I get what you're saying.

Although I really think that at least some degree of inclusion has been achieved. It's obviously partial, so of course it's a long road we have to go yet, and as you say it's more than likely than we never reach that point. But at least, despite our deepest human flaws and sometimes cruel nature I choose to see at least some tiny bit of achievement towards a more equal view between us.

Is it enough? Of course not. Do we need to make improvements? Yes, huge ones, but I think there is people aiming with good intentions towards it

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