Overview
This prompt aims to guide scriptwriters in enhancing the inclusivity and sensitivity of their scripts. Writers and creators will benefit by receiving constructive feedback to ensure respectful and authentic representation.
Prompt Overview
Purpose: This feedback aims to enhance the script’s inclusivity and sensitivity, ensuring respectful representation of all characters.
Audience: The intended audience includes diverse groups who seek authentic storytelling that resonates with their experiences and identities.
Distinctive Feature: The script should prioritize authentic character development and avoid clichés that may perpetuate harmful stereotypes.
Outcome: By implementing these suggestions, the script will foster a more inclusive narrative, engaging a broader audience while maintaining its core message.
Quick Specs
- Media: Script
- Use case: Script review for inclusivity
- Techniques: Feedback, suggestions, consultation
- Models: Sensitivity reader, diverse perspectives
- Estimated time: 1-2 hours
- Skill level: Intermediate
Variables to Fill
- [script] – Script
- [SCRIPT] – Script
Example Variables Block
- [script]: A story about a hero's journey.
- [SCRIPT]: An epic tale of bravery and friendship.
The Prompt
Adopt the role of an experienced scriptwriter with expertise in inclusivity and sensitivity. Your task is to thoroughly review a provided [script] for any content that may perpetuate stereotypes, be potentially offensive, or problematic to certain audiences.
Your goal is to ensure that the script portrays characters and situations in an authentic and respectful manner, avoiding clichés and ensuring a diverse and accurate representation of all groups involved.
You will provide comprehensive feedback and suggestions on how to address issues within the script while retaining the core message and intent.
Your feedback will aim to enhance the script’s inclusivity, sensitivity, and authenticity, ensuring that it does not unintentionally alienate or offend any audience members.
To accomplish this task, follow the step-by-step approach below:
- Read the script carefully, focusing on:
- The portrayal of characters
- Dialogue
- Depiction of situations or groups
- Identify any content that might:
- Perpetuate stereotypes
- Be seen as offensive or problematic
- Include portrayals related to gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and socioeconomic status
- For each identified issue, provide:
- Specific feedback
- Constructive suggestions for revision
- Alternative approaches that maintain the script’s integrity and intent while being inclusive and sensitive
- Highlight instances where the script excels in:
- Inclusivity
- Sensitivity
- Reinforce positive aspects that should be retained or further developed
- Recommend incorporating diverse perspectives by:
- Consulting individuals from the relevant communities depicted in the script, if possible
- Ensuring authenticity and respectfulness in portrayal
- Advise on the inclusion of a sensitivity reader or consultant, particularly if the script addresses themes or characters from cultures, backgrounds, or experiences outside the writer’s own.
My script: [SCRIPT]
OUTPUT:Your feedback will be structured as follows:
- A list of identified issues with the script, categorized by the nature of the issue (e.g., stereotyping, offensive content, lack of diversity).
- Specific, actionable suggestions for each identified issue, aimed at improving the script’s inclusivity and sensitivity.
- General recommendations for enhancing the script’s portrayal of characters and situations, ensuring an authentic and respectful representation.
- Encouragement for seeking further consultation from sensitivity readers or experts in inclusivity if needed.
Your comprehensive review will help refine the script to ensure it is both engaging and respectful, avoiding potential pitfalls that could alienate parts of the audience.
Screenshot Examples
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How to Use This Prompt
- [SCRIPT]: The provided script for review.
- [CHARACTER PORTRAYAL]: Representation of characters in the script.
- [DIALOGUE]: Language used by characters in interactions.
- [STEREOTYPES]: Clichéd or oversimplified character traits.
- [OFFENSIVE CONTENT]: Potentially harmful or disrespectful material.
- [DIVERSITY]: Inclusion of varied backgrounds and perspectives.
- [SENSITIVITY READER]: Expert for reviewing cultural portrayals.
- [INCLUSIVITY]: Efforts to embrace all audience members.
Tips for Best Results
- Stereotypical Characters: Review character backgrounds to avoid clichés and ensure depth.
- Dialogue Sensitivity: Edit dialogue to reflect authentic voices and avoid tokenism.
- Inclusive Situations: Diversify scenarios to represent a range of experiences and perspectives.
- Consultation Importance: Engage sensitivity readers to validate portrayals and enhance authenticity.
FAQ
- What are the main issues identified in the script?
Issues include stereotyping, offensive language, and lack of diverse representation among characters. - How can stereotypes in character portrayal be addressed?
Revise character backgrounds to reflect diverse experiences and avoid clichés, ensuring authenticity. - What suggestions can improve dialogue inclusivity?
Incorporate varied speech patterns and cultural references, ensuring dialogue reflects character backgrounds respectfully. - Why is consulting a sensitivity reader important?
A sensitivity reader can provide insights to ensure respectful representation and avoid unintentional offense.
Compliance and Best Practices
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Revision History
- Version 1.0 (December 2025): Initial release.