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Despite these revelations, many industry executives and stakeholders continue to deny or downplay the existence of such biases. Meanwhile, insiders who have firsthand experience confirm that this isn’t a new issue but a persistent pattern that has shaped character design standards for years.
This disconnect fuels ongoing debates over whether the industry is genuinely committed to diversity or simply pays lip service while perpetuating stereotypes behind the scenes. Critics argue that these practices undermine efforts toward true representation and reinforce harmful stereotypes, particularly around Black women and other marginalized groups.