Essays about: "HBTQ"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 17 essays containing the word HBTQ.

  1. 11. Colourful voices : centering LGBTQ+ perspectives of public spaces

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Petronella Magnusson; [2018]
    Keywords : LGBTQ ; ; urban; planning; landscape architecture; public spaces; intersectionality; representation; queer; Jim Deva Plaza; Davie Village; Vancouver;

    Abstract : How inclusive are public spaces for LGBTQ+ peoples and what can be made visible through using an intersectional approach in urban planning and landscape architecture processes? At the UN Habitat III meeting in Quito 2016, the UN failed to recognize LGBTQ+ peoples in their Sustainable Development Goals (UN 2015) as 17 countries voted against it. Liljefors (2016) points out the importance of inclusive policies on a global level as many planners work towards these on a local level, and therefore impacting who is included in the cities we build. READ MORE

  3. 12. Using community-centered development to improve the interface of an application targeted at lesbians

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Evelina Laroussi; [2018]
    Keywords : Interaction Design; Community-Centered Development; Online Community; Lesbian Community;

    Abstract : Lesbesocial is a mobile application for same-sex attracted women, with the main purpose to strengthen the community and provide a safe environment for social interactions. Lesbesocial was designed with the intention of providing a space to discuss LGBTG-related topics, meet new people and find events. READ MORE

  4. 13. Transgender and genderqueer experiences of avatar creation in games

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för speldesign

    Author : Marcus van Aller; [2018]
    Keywords : Computer games; Transgender; Genderqueer; Avatar creation; LGBT; Representation; Spel; Trans; Icke-binär; Avatar skapande; HBTQ; Representation;

    Abstract : The objective of this thesis is to examine how respondents who self identify as transgender or genderqueer experience avatar creation systems in digital games. In the wake of GamerGate, gender has become a more prevalent topic of discussion, as such, this thesis seeks to survey transgender and genderqueer people in order to gain a better insight into their their experiences with avatar creation in games, and do they perceive the status quo of current avatar creation systems to be in need of change? If so, how? The results of the survey shows that the respondents use avatar creation systems as a means to experiment in a safe environment with aspects of their identity expression, and to improve avatar creation systems, more options need to be added for diverse body types and non-binary identities. READ MORE

  5. 14. No Homo? : Heteronormativity and LGBTQ content in London Art Museums

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för ABM

    Author : Jasmine Kuylenstierna Wrede; [2016]
    Keywords : LGBTQ; Sexual minorities; National museums; Art museums; Normativity; History month; HBTQ; normer; konstmuseer; museisamlingar;

    Abstract : Purpose - This thesis investigates how London art museums work to deconstruct heteronormative filters. The aim is to study how museums relate to LGBTQ content, and the influence of internal power structures. I have chosen to focus on the Victoria & Albert Museum, the Wallace Collection, and the British Museum. READ MORE

  6. 15. Walking the Rainbow: Using the environment as a catalyst for the dissolution of gender norms in the preschool

    University essay from Malmö högskola/Fakulteten för lärande och samhälle (LS)

    Author : Lisa Lynch; [2016]
    Keywords : Gender; Gender equality; Language; Learning environment; Preschool education; Sex roles; Social norms;

    Abstract : Studier har visat att barn påverkas av den miljö de befinner sig i. Den fysiska världen talar ett språk som berättar om samhällets krav, förväntningar och värderingar på individen, inklusive förväntningar angående kön/genus. READ MORE