Racebending
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Racebending is a noun meaning present participle and gerund of racebend.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of racebend.
More Meanings
- (slang, often derogatory) The act of playing the role of, or casting someone in the role of, a character of different race or ethnicity.
Example Sentences
Hilarity ensues as the director tries to justify his decision with famous racebending examples from Hollywood (The faux slit-eyes in Cloud Atlas, anyone?).
As an example of racebending on a different level from that of fandom but which still utilizes a similar approach, in 2005, Denzel Washington portrayed Julius Caesar in a revival of Shakespeare's play.
Not only did the producers cast actors in their late twenties but also had the audacity to assign Michael B. Jordan (Fruitside Station, That Awkward Moment) to the role of the Human Torch/Johnny Storm. What has happened here is a wonderful example of racebending.
Word Forms
- race-bending
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include genderbending, racialization, regendering, reracialization, trans bashing, genderswapping.
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