Have you noticed that when you take direct action, most of the time you will create a change? This relates to a particular situation I have been following for the past few months, which you may remember from when the topic was discussed in the Whyville Times.
A recent section dealt with clothing and racism towards the type of face attire that Whyvillians use. To be direct about it, citizens believed that there was a limited amount of clothing made especially for ethnic groups. Most clothes were directed towards Caucasian individuals. I admit that I found this statement correct, since on numerous occasions I watched as someone complained that there was not enough clothing for African American individuals with darker skin, or Asian and Aboriginal groups.
I am here to report that things have changed, thanks to those designers who took a chance and began creating face parts with different skin tones. Some even began the trend by wearing their parts so that others would catch on and purchase them. Even those who do not necessarily have darker skin outside of Whyville choose to wear items of this sort.
In early September, Liss22 wrote an article titled Racism, Clothes, and City Workers, where she addressed several issues, including the fact that most Whyvillians have white skin. She showed several pictures of citizens and all were extremely similar in their looks. Several months later, I've searched Whyville and have come up with a few individuals who dare to look different. Look at the variety now:
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Perhaps this is just a "trend". I remember a few years ago when citizens all had blonde hair, and if you didn't, you weren't considered popular. I hope that the sudden change in the way you look and the introduction of darker parts is not one of those phases. Perhaps potential sponsors who visit Whyville from time to time will be pleased with the progress that we have made in the diversity of the appearance of Whyville's citizens. I hope that many more Whyvillians will realize that their face is a privilege and to use it to the best of their abilities. Experimenting with different faces and becoming diverse in the way you think and dress... this can even set a new trend in itself.
Sure, racism does exist on Whyville, but can you pinpoint that through the clothes that citizens choose to wear? It must be more difficult than that. Nevertheless, let us try to keep the diversity alive and bring equal rights to everyone. A change in face is a great way to start this. Thanks again to those designers who took the chance to create something different.
Remember that only you can prevent forest fires, and that if you want to see some action done, you have to bring it upon yourself to see that something happens.
Fashion Isn't Dead,
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