Emily Paige

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    The Harry Potter Franchise as Separated from J.K. Rowlings Bias

    Harry Potter is a beloved series all over the world, and whether you've seen it or not, everyone has heard of it. While the author J.K. Rowling has come into some heavy fire from the media for her transphobia and racial stereotyping over the past few years, the Harry Potter franchise still stands in our hearts. Can art be separated from the creator? Do benefits for transgender and racialized youth outweigh the original intentions of the author? What are the connotations of new creations set in the universe J.K. Rowling imagined? Should they be supported?

    • I believe that a really constructive way to bridge this topic is to provide different forms of media and or people that also face the difficulty of separation from creator and product. This could be things like the creator of Attack on Titan and the show itself, or Marilyn Manson and his music. While not relevant to the topic of Harry Potter or J.K. Rowling, this idea could be something worth noting in order to create critical thinking for readers. – bluestarshine 2 years ago
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    • One point I often see raised is that JK is quite literally still benefitting from people talking about, reading, and buying content in the Harry Potter franchise. So even if you can separate it in your mind, it's not really separated in the real world. Even if you acknowledge her wrongs and have your opinions, each time you buy a new copy of one of her books you do imply support for her, and directly fund her and her cause. You can even argue just talking about the franchise implies support and aids her, though this is a little tenuous. This is in contrast to older creators where it is possible to have more separation. If you read HP Lovecraft's work, for example, he isn't going to use that public support or the money you spend to further racist causes because he's dead. You of course don't have to agree with this take on the topic, it's just one I've seen around in discussions of it, and I think it makes an interesting point. – AnnieEM 2 years ago
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    The evolution of witches as a concept is reflective of the societal progression of women’s rights and freedoms, in a way.

    During the Salem Witch Trials, women were targeted for being midwives, widows and spinsters – especially if they were unmarried and seen with men. It was thought that women not educated by the church having control over women’s sexuality and procreation were the work of the devil. It was just another way to instate the power of the Catholic Church and denounce women’s power.

    The mockery of the witch figure, this time the one shown in children’s Halloween costumes and stories of the evil witch, is just an extension of these beliefs.

    I believe the fascination with witchcraft in modern media is a new symbol of progression and women taking back their power. Although there is still some misrepresentation of the actual Pagan community, I think it is a good thing overall.

    Inside America's Fascination with Witches

    Especially the way that social minorities tend to drift towards more of these stories in their youth – speaking from personal observation.

    I also think it could be a creation of Utopia itself. As some comments state: it’s hard to imagine a Utopia setting because everyone thinks of something different, but everyone can agree that when conditions are terrible (war, famine, etc.), what comes after is usually Utopia-like. When you think about it, do these characters actually get a bright and happy ending? Or are they just free from the constraints of a broken world?

    Everyone has different ideas of what is freedom and happy endings.

    Why Is Utopian Literature Less Popular Than Dystopian Literature?

    This has always been interesting to me. Especially the way that social minorities tend to drift towards more of these stories in their youth – speaking from personal observation.

    I also think it could be a creation of Utopia itself. As some comments state: it’s hard to imagine a Utopia setting because everyone thinks of something different, but everyone can agree that when conditions are terrible (war, famine, etc.), what comes after is usually Utopia-like. When you think about it, do these characters actually get a bright and happy ending? Or are they just free from the constraints of a broken world?

    Everyone has different ideas of what is freedom and happy endings.

    Why Is Utopian Literature Less Popular Than Dystopian Literature?

    This is so refreshing to see. Often I see websites and news platforms throwing around “woke” and sharing very surface levels ideas (harmful ideas) about diversity in film.

    It is so important for children to recognize themselves in the art they consume. Disney has a long way to go but they are definitely making moves in the correct direction.

    Great writing.

    Disney, The Little Mermaid, and the Politics of “Woke” in a Polarized World