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The conversation extends to the idea that white characters are often viewed as “culturally neutral,” despite the reality that virtually all cultures have distinct histories, traditions, and stories. Critics argue that the notion that only non-white characters carry “culture” is a form of bias. They emphasize that all stories—regardless of the origin—are embedded in their cultural context, and that stories written in Denmark, or set in Hawaii, inherently reflect those cultures.