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Interesting article and something for writers and readers to consider. I know my own series has certain expected story roles filled by the cultures I have created. I think one thing this article fails to point out is that Star Trek did break some of their own stereotypes.
For example, in DS9, we had storylines that involved female Ferengi pushing norms of Ferengi society, acquiring profit and trying to better their roles. So while ST may have created some stereotypes, they also sought to break them. I try to do the same with my own created cultures/societies, having characters break the mold; I find it makes for interesting plots and more interesting characters.
For example, in DS9, we had storylines that involved female Ferengi pushing norms of Ferengi society, acquiring profit and trying to better their roles. So while ST may have created some stereotypes, they also sought to break them. I try to do the same with my own created cultures/societies, having characters break the mold; I find it makes for interesting plots and more interesting characters.
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Another example can be taken from ST TNG when Worf's son, Alexander, didn't want to become a warrior and rebelled against the expectations put on him simply because he was a Klingon. There are a bunch more, but these are the ones that stand out to me the most from memory. Haven't seen the shows in a while.