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Originally Posted by DaFace
Or maybe it's because there's a market for films starring characters who aren't straight, white men (see Black Panther). Movie studios are in the business of making money - not doing things just to make a political statement.
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Black Panther had a much larger platform and was a giant puzzle piece to a larger overall picture of the MCU. Not only that but black people were already a big part of the entertainment industry.
And people need to realize that blacks make up about 13% of the US population and gays make up about only 2%. So when people say "we need more blacks in this field, or more gays in that field"...why? Consumers aren't asking for it. Look at the demographics of what is represented in this country. If they're good enough at what they do and are the best person for the job great, but that's not what's happening.
I dont think customers are sitting at home saying "Man I wish more gay people were in movies." Hollywood may be trying to force that down people's throats (and they are, you can't watch a TV sitcom now without having the alpha male/father in just about every show is a bumbling idiot while they promote homosexuality in front of your kids), but I certainly do not believe people are asking for it.
I really don't think you can put these 2 in the same boat.