#gender representation

[flightyquinn]

Sick of games with options that are clearly Male and Female, but they call them "Type A" and "Type B" to not offend anyone.

Type A my ass. It's Male.

Type B should be Twink.

Type C should be Butch

Type D should be Female.

[sassylittlecanary]

Is DC actually serious? Where the fuck is Hawkgirl in this action figure collection?! All the other marketing has centralized her as the fourth JL member alongside Guy Gardner, Metamorpho, and Mr. Terrific, and she clearly has a decent role in the upcoming film. A lot of people are excited to see her cinematic debut. But she doesn’t have an action figure?? This is 2015 style sexism. I’m reliving the missing Rey and Black Widow figures. What the HELL.

INCLUDE FEMALE CHARACTERS IN YOUR FUCKING MERCHANDISING

[paraffinskin]

BoJack Horseman (2014-2020)// Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997-2003)// Girls (2012-2017)// Harley Quinn (2019-)// My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic (2010-2019)// Sex and the City (1998-2004)// Winx Club (2004-2019)

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While I'm posting old media assignments, here's my final project on gender representation in media. When you put active male narrator BoJack into stories with active female narrators, he becomes the subdued novelty that women frequently are in his show. Started as an excuse to shitpost in an academic setting and then turned into something real lmao

[rammyrue]

So like around Christmastime in Scotland most theatres do a pantomime, usually based around a classic fairytale (Snow White, Aladdin, Cinderella etc) with a bit of singing and dancing and slapstick and local humour?

There is usually a villain. Sometimes there’s some interesting gender stuff happening. If I’m lucky there’s some cracking costumes and a bit of interesting choreography.

Glasgow’s King’s Theatre’s panto this year is Peter Pan. Captain Hook this year is a girl. Iconic.

Captain Hook this year looks like the love child of Chappell Roan and Noel Fielding. She’s bisexual, enjoys repeatedly electrocuting Smee with an eel, and is only vanquished due to her distractedly fangirling over Beyoncé.

I feel like she would do numbers on Tumblr.

That’s her in the black and purple. (I think her name is Hannah Jarrett-Scott?) She was marvellous.

I would also like to take a moment to appreciate the Crocodile (puppet? Machine? Marvellous monstrosity?) and Tinkerbell being played by a (beloved) gay man in the current political climate.

Oh. And Elaine C Smith’s Duke of Wellington cone hat.

[destinationtoast]

Canon gender representation & shipping

[I posted this in a thread that started out partly about something else, then realized it would be hidden beneath Expand for lots of tumblr users. So I'm also sharing here with light edits.]

Here's some 2018 data about canon representation and how it relates to fandom shipping ratios, e.g. amount of F/F vs. M/M:

TL;DR: there are way more men than women in movie canon...

...and the women don't talk as much -- or presumably get as much screentime -- on average.

Canon gender ratios partially predict the shipping ratios we see in fanworks -- I explain the math of this more in my shipping chapter -- especially on AO3. But AO3 has more M/M and less F/M than predicted by canon (and Fanfiction.net has WAY more F/M and WAY less queer fic than predicted by canon)... I get into some of the other factors like archive history that might be relevant at the source, and I also talk more about how the popularity of different movie genres may affect gender representation in fanworks.

Also [addressing another question raised in the original thread], fans do add various forms of new gender diversity to works that wasn't in canon:

I'll definitely be bringing this stuff up in my forthcoming F/F vs M/M stats. In the meantime, you can read more about all of the above in at the source, Gender representation in movies vs. movie fanworks. I recommend starting with the TL;DR chapter, because it's lonnnnnng and possibly overly complicated. :)

[letsplaygenderbinary]

Lvl 3: How to Mod the Sims for Diverse Gender Representation

Ready, player?

In my last blog post, I wrote about how recently the Sims 4 has made great progress with gender inclusivity. But today I wanted to discuss how mods and cc (custom content) can improve these features.

So, let’s get into it :)

Quick Download Tutorial

Installing mods for the Sims 4 on Windows is quite easy :)

First, you have to pick out the mod or custom content that you want. Most creators use SimsFileShare or their Patreon to store their mod files. Follow the ‘download’ button and your file will appear at the right of your screen.

Then as it downloads, open up your file and click on Documents, then Electronic Arts, then The Sims 4, then that will lead you to your Mods folder.

You will then click your downloaded file and drop it into your mods folder. For custom content, I organize my files into categories like hair, makeup, and outfits. However, for mods, you should just drop it in because layering files might cause the mod to break.

Then, boot up your Sims 4 and click Options on your main menu. This will open your settings and you will click Other, and check the box that says “Enable Custom Content and Mods.”

Then, restart your game, and once it is loaded back up, a mods folder will open up and list the mods you have in your game!

Queer Mods

Some of the best mods for gender representation in the Sims 4 are:

Lumpinou’s LGBTQIA+ / Gender & Orientation Overhaul Mod

Meep62’s Ingame Gender Transition Mod

PimpMySims4’s LGBT Mod

Zero’s Hormone Replacement Therapy Mod

Lumpinou’s mod encourages players to free their sims from the binary and is a fully customizable mod that expands the base game’s gender and sexuality features. It’s massive and allows players to make incredibly queer sims AND queer spaces with the LGBTQIA+ lot trait.

Meep62’s mod allows players to realistically represent their sims transition without enabling cheats and going into CAS. Through gameplay, players are given options to undergo gender affirmation surgeries, take hormones, and take voice training.

PimpMySims4’s mod is very similar to Lumpinou’s, where it expands on current gender and sexuality features, but this mod adds in LGBTQIA+ events like charity events, protests (City Living Expansion pack is needed), and queer gatherings.

Zero’s mod implements Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) where sims can get prescribed hormone medication, which impacts the sim’s moodlet buffs, their ability to gain and lose weight, and their appetite.

Custom Content

The world of Sims 4 custom content is MASSIVE. For this post, I will only focus on custom content that improves diverse gender representation. Here of some assets that I thought were cool:

amythesailor’s and leansims makeup that looks GOOD on masculine frame sims

sim_saurus’s recolored base game posters included 30 new variants

mightypistachio’s pride flag head scarfs

Although there is MUCH more to explore when it comes to the world of Sims 4 custom content, these are the ones I thought were some I’d add to my game in the future :)

What are some of your favorite mods for the sims? Do they help you expand the game and create sims outside of the binary? Drop a comment and I’d love to find more mods :)

Works Cited Full PimpMySims4 Mod Image: “MOD REVIEW - Issuu.” Issuu, issuu.com/simmedup/docs/simmedup_magazine_issue_11_sml/s/12718209. Mods Image: “Mods/Custom Content Doesn’t Show Up.” Crinrict’s Sims 4 Help Blog, 8 Mar. 2023, sims4.crinrict.com/eng/2018/11/mods-custom-content-doesnt-show-up. Lumpinou Mod Image: Lumpinou. “Lumpinou’s LGBTQIA+ / Gender and Orientation Overhaul Mod (Sims 4):” Lumpinou’s Sims 4 Mods, 8 Apr. 2023, lumpinoumods.com/2022/06/07/lumpinous-lgbtqia-mod. Meep62 Mod Image: “ModTheSims - Ingame Gender Transition Mod.” Mod the Sims, modthesims.info/d/663209/ingame-gender-transition-mod.html. PimpMySims4 Mod Image: Stiv, Jey. “🐴 LGBTQIA Mod v2.3 EN ESPAÑOL - LOS SIMS 4.” Marcianitos, 15 Aug. 2023, jeystiv.wixsite.com/mods/post/lgtb-mod. Zero's Mod Image: Patreon. “BG - Hormone Replacement Therapy | Zero’s Sims 4 Mods.” Patreon, www.patreon.com/posts/hormone-therapy-41742316. MighyPistacio CC Image: Mightypistachio. “Mightypistachio.” Tumblr, 11 June 2023, mightypistachio.tumblr.com/post/719871805531340800/mightypistachio-sul-sul-mighty-pistachio-is.

[omegaphilosophia]

The Philosophy of Gender

The philosophy of gender examines the concepts, theories, and issues surrounding gender identity, roles, and equality. It delves into the nature of gender, its social and biological underpinnings, and its impact on individual lives and societal structures. This field of philosophy addresses fundamental questions about what gender is, how it is constructed, and what implications it has for justice and equality.

Key Themes in the Philosophy of Gender

Nature vs. Nurture:

One of the central debates in the philosophy of gender revolves around whether gender is primarily a biological phenomenon (nature) or a social construct (nurture).

Philosophers explore how biology and culture interact to shape gender identities and roles.

Gender Identity:

Gender identity refers to an individual's personal sense of their own gender, which may or may not align with their biological sex.

Philosophical inquiries into gender identity examine how it is formed, experienced, and expressed, and the implications for individuals who do not fit into traditional gender binaries.

Social Construction of Gender:

Many philosophers argue that gender is a socially constructed category, influenced by cultural norms, practices, and institutions.

This perspective highlights how gender roles and expectations vary across different societies and historical periods.

Feminist Philosophy:

Feminist philosophy is a major area within the philosophy of gender, focusing on issues of gender inequality, patriarchy, and women's rights.

Feminist theorists critique traditional philosophical ideas and advocate for greater gender equality and the dismantling of oppressive structures.

Intersectionality:

Intersectionality is a framework that examines how various forms of social stratification, such as race, class, and sexuality, intersect with gender.

This approach emphasizes that gender cannot be understood in isolation but must be considered within the broader context of other social identities and power dynamics.

Transgender and Non-Binary Perspectives:

The experiences and perspectives of transgender and non-binary individuals challenge traditional notions of gender.

Philosophers explore the ethical, social, and political implications of these identities and advocate for greater recognition and rights for trans and non-binary people.

Gender and Language:

Language plays a crucial role in shaping and reflecting gender norms.

Philosophers analyze how language can reinforce gender stereotypes and explore ways to make language more inclusive and representative of diverse gender identities.

Gender and Power:

The relationship between gender and power is a key focus, examining how gender roles and expectations contribute to power dynamics in society.

This includes analyzing how gender influences access to resources, decision-making power, and social status.

Gender and Ethics:

Ethical considerations surrounding gender include debates about gender justice, rights, and equality.

Philosophers explore issues such as reproductive rights, gender-based violence, and the ethics of gender reassignment.

Gender and Representation:

The representation of gender in media, literature, and art shapes societal perceptions and attitudes.

Philosophers critique stereotypical and limiting portrayals of gender and advocate for more diverse and nuanced representations.

The philosophy of gender provides a rich and complex framework for understanding one of the most fundamental aspects of human identity and social life. By exploring the nature, construction, and implications of gender, philosophers seek to uncover the underlying dynamics that shape our experiences and strive for a more just and equitable society.

[0negirlarmy]

What I found most interesting in this process was just how many Cisgender/cisgender presenting characters are human compared to trans and nonbinary characters. Granted trans and nonbinary characters make up a smaller amount of the database but just within that breakdown, they’re mostly non-human.

Steven Universe gems are categorized as nonbinary, and the characters were capped at 40 since there would be too many because Sugar mentioned all the gems are nonbinary. They do make up a huge chunk of that non-human category, but it’s surprising to see just how little nonbinary and trans characters are human.