EXPLORING THE USE OF IMMERSIVE NARRATIVES FOR SOCIAL AWARENESS: GENDER EQUALITY

• Type: Thesis
• Date: 2023-07-12

Authors

Rakel Cogliatti de Souza (Author) FEUP

Thesis

EXPLORING THE USE OF IMMERSIVE NARRATIVES FOR SOCIAL AWARENESS: GENDER EQUALITY

Master's Degree

Dissertation

Scientific classification

FOS: Engineering and technology > Other engineering and technologies

Associated Institutions

FEUP - Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto

Other information

DOI: 10.34626/v9xs-xb35

Resumo (PT): O foco deste estudo é explorar o potencial das narrativas imersivas para debater a consciência social no contexto do teatro imersivo site-specific. A pesquisa implementa uma abordagem qualitativa combinando métodos de design baseados em artes e grupos focais com técnicas de Storytelling. O objetivo é examinar como os jovens adultos percebem a desigualdade de gênero por meio da narrativa imersiva e como isso pode influenciá-los a se comprometer com a justiça social.

Abstract (EN): The focus of this study is to explore the potential of immersive narratives to debate social awareness in the context of site-specific immersive theatre. The research deploys a qualitative approach combining arts-based and focus group design methods with storytelling techniques. The aim is to examine how young adults perceive gender bias through immersive storytelling and how this can help their state and commit to social justice and equality.

Language: English

No. of pages: 140