Essays about: "LGBT Representation"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 14 essays containing the words LGBT Representation.

  1. 1. MATERIAL DESIRES Mapping professional awareness and understanding of LGBT heritage in Sweden

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för kulturvård

    Author : Frejdel Haar Bidstrup; [2021-01-19]
    Keywords : heritage management; heritage professionals; LGBT heritage; inclusion;

    Abstract : The field of heritage has increasingly involved itself with discussions of representation and inclusivity. Playing a major part in the construction, preservation and management of cultural heritage, the role of the heritage professional has been a prominent topic in literature and media. READ MORE

  3. 2. "ARE YOU A BOY OR A GIRL?" Nonbinary character design in gaming.

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för informationsteknologi

    Author : Jamie Stenvall; [2021]
    Keywords : LGBT; representation; nonbinary; stereotypes; character design; game studies;

    Abstract : Nonbinary game characters are often designed based on harmful stereotypes such asfollowing a strict androgynous aesthetic or as not being human. This thesis studies both howthese stereotypes are perceived by the represented gaming audience, and also if analternative method can be successful in nonbinary character design. READ MORE

  4. 3. LGBT+ rights and the gender gap : A comparative study of LGBT+ anti-discrimination legislation in the United States

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Rebecka Herlitz Gunnarsson; [2021]
    Keywords : LGBT rights; female representation; gender gap; anti-discrimination; adoption;

    Abstract : This thesis seeks to examine if there is a connection between female representation among U.S. legislators at state level and support of legislation protecting LGBT+ people from discrimination in terms of adoption and foster care. READ MORE

  5. 4. Trans Play : Imagining the future of trans games and research from an insider's perspective

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för informationsteknologi

    Author : Felix Enekvist Redig; [2021]
    Keywords : LGBT Representation; Trans identity; Anthropology; Ethics; Game development; Sociology;

    Abstract : The discussion of LGBT, and specifically, trans identity and its place in games is oneflourishing with more and more research from scholars. Though a glaring issue stillseems to haunt the field, as the voice of LGBT creators and gamers seems to be missingfrom the video game industry and research alike, which is counterproductive to theultimate goal of bettering the environment of games for LGBT gamers and creators. READ MORE

  6. 5. Difficulties of Coming Out Amoung Japanese Elite Athletes : A media-studies inquiry into the case of soccer player Shiho Shimoyamada

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för Asien-, Mellanöstern- och Turkietstudier

    Author : Anni-Ruffina Ström; [2020]
    Keywords : LGBT athletes; Olympic Games; media representation; self-promotion; Nadeshiko Japan;

    Abstract : The 2020 Summer Olympicsand the Paralympic Games were scheduledto take placein Tokyo. This sporting mega-event has affected change in the public and social spheres of the host country, Japan, but with regard to athletes’ gender and sexual orientation Japan’s mainstream media seem still considerably biased. READ MORE