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What are the benefits of color-conscious casting?
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Color-conscious casting uplifts BIPOC communities far more effectively and sustainably than does color-blind casting

The difference between colorblind and color-conscious casting is stark. Colorblind casting ignores skin color and ethnicity altogether when casting for a role, while color-conscious casting understands and pays attention to the implications of casting a person of a particular race for a role. Color-conscious casting is more beneficial to BIPOC communities than colorblind casting because it seeks to represent minorities fairly and realistically.

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  1. Color-blind casting seeks to level the playing field for actors but actually erases BIPOC experiences
    Color-blind casting propagates that which it attempts to combat. Rooted in systemic racism and a tool of erasure, color-blind casting has not increased hiring for BIPOC communities, and also tells stories that are misleading and ignorant of our global culture. Color-conscious casting, on the other hand, seeks to tell nuanced stories beyond visual representation.