Introduction
I have recently, repeatedly heard the argument that there is not enough "diversity" -- racial, ethnic, sexual, etc. -- amongst science fiction characters, and that in consequence there should be more. I have also heard that there needs to be more diversity among science fiction writers and fans. Let us examine these issues.
I. History of Diversity in the Genre
Early Science Fiction
The genre we today call science-fiction evolved from the adventurous travel tale: the story of a hero or heroes who journeyed beyond known lands and seas to find strange and unusual lands and peoples abroad. One very common sort was social criticism or satire by comparison: the hero would
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