Which series has better representation of different cultures and ethnicities: Lord of the Rings or Harry Potter?

Both Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter are popular book series that have been adapted into successful movie franchises. While both have a vast array of characters, the representation of different cultures and ethnicities differs between the two series.

Lord of the Rings is set in a fantasy world and primarily focuses on the journey of hobbits and their quest to destroy the One Ring. While there are a few diverse characters, such as the dwarf Gimli and the wizard Gandalf, the majority of the characters are white.

On the other hand, Harry Potter is set in the contemporary world, with diverse characters coming from different backgrounds. The series features a range of characters of different races and ethnicities, including the protagonist, Harry Potter, who is a white British boy, Hermione Granger, who is portrayed as a Muggle-born witch of white ethnicity, and Ronald Weasley, who is portrayed as a pure-blood wizard of white ethnicity. The series also features characters from other races, such as Dean Thomas and Cho Chang who are portrayed as black and Asian respectively. Additionally, the series includes characters from different social classes, such as Neville Longbottom, who comes from a working-class background.

Overall, Harry Potter has better representation of different cultures and ethnicities than Lord of the Rings, with a greater range of characters coming from diverse backgrounds.