Sensitivity Reading - an Ongoing Process


We asked friends to look at 5 Fists and how we handled the cultural material from their culture. But just because they gave us their thumbs up, doesn't mean everything is good. We strongly believe that Sensitivity Reading is an ongoing process. Yes, we try to get something published that handles cultural material appropriately, but we acknowledge the chance that the people we asked don't see everything the same way as others within the same culture - China is a big place and Daoism and the philosophy behind the 5 Elements are not just part of Chinese culture.

Yes, our experience is based in 2500 year old texts and our live here in China, but this has also taught us, that just because we learned something in one place doesn't make this true in another place. The exact same legend is different for people within the same culture based on where they grew up, the same goes for traditions. Cultures aren't monoliths and it is difficult to find a balance.

This is why we encourage you to reach out to us if you find something that is not handled in the way you feel is appropriate for the representation of your culture.

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