The race of the writer is extremely important when the narrative deals with issues of race, because for example, a white woman such as Kate Chopin will never really understand the experiences of those who live under the circumstances of racism. She might be able to gain more knowledge by surrounding herself with those who have actually lived through racism, but her account will never be as accurate or personal as it would be coming from, say a Black person. Especially since Chopin is on the receiving end of racism, she might underestimate or not truly be able to understand how the lives of Black people have been affected or damaged by it. When dealing with issues of race it is most important that we get narratives from those who actually live through it, because those voices will be the most honest and authentic narratives. The same applies to any narrative that describes all groups of oppressed people.
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