ALT Ableism is discrimination based on disability. Here are a few resources that explore the relationship between disability and tabletop games. On DoMT, we believe it is important to respectfully represent characters with physical or mental disabilities. - https://writingalchemy.net/resources/addressing-ableism-in-tabletop-role-playing-games/ - https://analoggamestudies.org/2015/02/reimagining-disability-in-role-playing-games/ - https://www.belloflostsouls.net/2020/08/dd-dungeons-disabilities-the-community-responds-to-the-combat-wheelchair.html

ALT Colonialism in this context refers to the assertion of superiority of colonisers and their culture over the rights and cultures of those they have colonised. Decolonisation refers to the removal of these influences from something. The following resources talk about the importance of decolonisation. - https://intercontinentalcry.org/what-is-decolonization-and-why-does-it-matter/ - https://jamesmendezhodes.com/blog/2020/1/2/how-to-change-your-conversations-about-cultural-appropriation - https://pocgamer.com/2019/08/02/decolonization-and-integration-in-dd/ - https://psmag.com/education/yes-there-were-poc-in-medieval-europe - https://jamesmendezhodes.com/blog/2018/11/10/best-practices-for-historical-gaming

ALT Within D&D and the fantasy genre as a whole, racism refers to discrimination between different races (or even species). This often has ties into real world racism and discrimination. Bioessentialism is the belief that an individual's personality is innate, and not a result of circumstances, upbringing, and culture. The resources below mostly focus on bioessentialism, why it is problematic, and how to address it in your games. - https://medium.com/@arcanistpress/orcs-and-racism-in-d-d-6071a66bf40d - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymUEPKTEQaQ - https://twitter.com/KiennaS/status/1161655684599099392