Essays about: "if i were a girl"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 essays containing the words if i were a girl.

  1. 1. "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

  3. 2. “You play like a girl” : An investigation of the gender-typing of Esports as well as the effect of gender stereotypes on player performances

    University essay from Gymnastik- och idrottshögskolan, GIH/Institutionen för rörelse, kultur och samhälle

    Author : Kevin Shaw; [2021]
    Keywords : Esports; Gaming; Gender studies; Gendered sports; Gender appropriate sports; Gender stereotypes; Gender-typing; Gender inequality; Stereotype threat theory; Stereotype boost theory; Stereotype lift theory; Stereotype susceptibility; Stereotype endorsement; Stereotype awareness; Social role theory; Masculine sports; Feminine sports; Neutral sports; Sports performance; Counter-Strike; Psychology; Sports studies;

    Abstract : Purpose and research questions: The purpose of this study has been to critically examine Esports through a gender perspective. The study therefore investigated the gender-typing of Esports and if these stereotypes affect players’ performance. READ MORE

  4. 3. Reconstruction of Fall Injuries for Children of Different Ages

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemi, bioteknologi och hälsa (CBH)

    Author : Linda Björgvinsdóttir; [2019]
    Keywords : Medical Engineering; Biomechanics; Neuronics; Reconstruction; Falls; Children; LS-Dyna; LS-PrePost; PIPER;

    Abstract : The idea to use finite element (FE) models to reconstruct accidents for humans is becoming more popular the last years. They represent the human body very accurately and indicate well changes in shape, size and biomechanical properties. READ MORE

  5. 4. Who run the world? Girls! - A quantitative study of the effect of femvertising on women

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för marknadsföring och strategi

    Author : Desirée Hylander; Elin Svanberg; [2016]
    Keywords : Femvertising; Stereotypes; Extended effects; Attitude; Third person effect;

    Abstract : Femvertising is a relatively new concept referring to female empowerment advertising. It has gained not only more attention and exposure within advertising (e.g. Dove's Real Beauty, Always' Like A Girl, and Lindex' Bravolution), but has also proven to be financially effective for firms. READ MORE

  6. 5. The Promotion of Girls’ Education in a late 19th Century Egyptian Women’s Magazine -. A Study of Western Feminist Influences

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Arabiska

    Author : Jenny Tellström; [2014]
    Keywords : Hind Nawfal; Arab feminism; Western feminism; women’s writing; girls’ education; domestic ideology; Arabic language; Languages and Literatures;

    Abstract : The aim of this thesis is to analyse the Western influence in three different articles from the late 19th century, Egyptian Women’s Magazine, al-Fatāh. The analysis is based on the hypothesis that they used similar arguments in their debate for girl’s education, as did women in the West. READ MORE