Friday, April 27, 2012

Ideological Artifact - Star Wars: The Old Republic video game

Name: Keeper
Job: Head of Imperial Intelligence
Race:Caucasian
Gender: Male
Name: Colonel Jace Malcom
Job: Head of Republic Military
Race: Caucasian
Gender: Male
Name: Darth Malgus
Job: Dark Lord of the Sith
Race: Caucasian
Gender: Male
Name: Setele Shan
Job: Head of the Jedi Order
Race: Caucasian
Gender: Female









 After looking over the leaders of almost all the factions in the video game Star Wars: The Old Republic (SWTOR), I have noticed that there is one very interesting thing in common.  They are human Caucasians. Looking at this through the standpoint of racism this begs the question, "Is SWTOR promoting Caucasian supremacy?".  Sadly, I believe it does.  It's giving off the hegemony of Caucasian supremacy through a video game.  Showing that, "Ya, it's okay.  Caucasians rule all the factions in the Republic and the Empire." Giving the underlying message that Caucasians should be in charge.  I'm not saying that they shouldn't be, I am just pointing out that maybe a couple of these faction leaders should be of a few different races, maybe even a few alien leaders. Instead of them all being Caucasian humans.  Just food for thought.

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