If it doesn't matter, then why are fantasy characters (even today, even in Harry Potter which is extremely recent) overwhelmingly white? If people enjoyed protagonists regardless of their ethnicity or gender, then why isn't fiction more diverse? Why are almost all DC and Marvel superheroes white males? Etc.
> Do real world PoC even ever obsess over white female dolls with blue eyes?
> Do real world PoC even ever obsess over white female dolls with blue eyes?
Apparently, yes.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenneth_and_Mamie_Clark#Doll_e...