Steven Universe and representation

tokyogem:

SU has great representations of real life like…

Different body types:

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And the characters all have different types of hair:

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Theres more than just white characters (not including the gems):

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Its okay to cry even if you’re a boy:

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The majority of the characters are women, and are powerful:

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It shows how different people react to the loss of a loved one:

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It shows different forms of sacrifice:

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Just like real people the “perfect” characters aren’t always perfect:

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Love takes time. Their relationships weren’t flawless:

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It has characters who aren’t straight:

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They deal with real life struggles like being stuck in something uncontrollable, growing up, and protecting loved ones:

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In short steven universe is an amazing show with great representation, both physically and emotionally.

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