The aim of this paper is to investigate cozy video games and their implementation of care into their mechanics, narrative and aesthetics with a special focus on how it can influence their target,...Show moreThe aim of this paper is to investigate cozy video games and their implementation of care into their mechanics, narrative and aesthetics with a special focus on how it can influence their target, primarily female, audience. Cozy games, as a very new phenomenon, have not been thoroughly explored and it is important to analyze what influence they could have on the forming of their players’ gender identities. The second chapter contributes to the ongoing debate around the nature of cozy games and their defining elements. This paper uses Spiritfarer (2020) and Adorable Home (2020) as a base for the analysis of the incorporation of care in cozy video games. The findings of this analysis indicate that games targeted towards women have an unintentional tendency to perpetuate traditional, patriarchal values surrounding care. However, there are examples of games which use these values intentionally to foster empathy and existential self-reflection.Show less
In de literatuur wordt gesproken over de humanistische opvoeding die Isabella d'Este genoten zou hebben, net als haar broers. De scriptie beschrijft de kern van de humanistische opvoeding voor...Show moreIn de literatuur wordt gesproken over de humanistische opvoeding die Isabella d'Este genoten zou hebben, net als haar broers. De scriptie beschrijft de kern van de humanistische opvoeding voor mannen en vrouwen in de vroegmoderne tijd, laat zien dat er genderverschillen zijn met betrekking tot deze functie en laat zien hoe deze opvoeding een rol heeft gespeeld in de samenstelling van haar kunstcollectie, die voor Isabella d'Este een belangrijke functie had voor haar positie als vrouw aan het hof van Gonzaga.Show less
The paper will examine the work of design duo Scholten & Baijings, and in particular consider the thesis that they are aware of their personal gender roles and seek to emphasise and exaggerate...Show moreThe paper will examine the work of design duo Scholten & Baijings, and in particular consider the thesis that they are aware of their personal gender roles and seek to emphasise and exaggerate certain aspects of this in their work. By using a certain colour spectrum often associated with the female gender and combining this with products often aimed at women, the designs of Scholten & Baijings lean towards a feminine stereotype. Yet, the application of colours to products may shift to a masculine connotation in terms of the actual products. The main thesis is: is the work of Scholten & Baijings as a whole, and especially is the project Mini Colour One, influenced by pre-conceived gender roles? Show less
