DUST Search - Representation of Women in Dust

Kazeno Rannaa wrote:

SO,

After a couple years of school, and some amazing instructors, I have begun to develop and refine my perception of sociocultural interactions and the scaffolding they occur within. One of my perceptions that has undergone a changing and reattenuation of its lens is that of our media and its representation of women.

Now my question to both you, the beta players and the developers of Dust 514, is what do you think of the overtly sexualized female character models? The accentuated breasts, the apparent necessity of the female character models to go into combat in high heel wedge boot, or the obvious need for the models to swing their hips in a sexy saunter while the male models are able to calmly strut around? Does anyone find this strange? Mildly sexist? Especially when, if one takes a moment to think about it, would not want their mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt or any other women of regard in their lives to be portrayed in said like manner.

I could be going out on a limb by making a grand generalization as that, but I feel that I am not that far off base.

SO, if you have an opinion about this, I would love to hear it. I think this is a relevant today, given how, through our inundation via mass media and technology, we are constantly enculturated and socialized with what are the socially and culturally acceptable forms of representation of self and others, how we choose to interact with those identities, and what level of empathic understanding we apply to them. This is to be inclusive of socializing the behavior of objectification for the purpose of commodification so as to produce and accumulate material wealth.

Kind of like killing for profit. Maybe it's not so bad since we are clones? But do you think realistically a woman would want to make sure to sway her hips while int he process of preparing to go into combat and commit mass murder? I mean really?


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HECATONCHIRES GYGES Villore Sec Ops Gallente Federation 151	Posted - 2012.12.25 02:51:00 - [1] - Quote DUST Fiend wrote: You should complain how the men are tall and well built, with an even and powerful frame. It's wrong to want "perfection" in "perfect" combat clones, am I right? lol fkn ausome plus 1 bro
HECATONCHIRES GYGES Villore Sec Ops Gallente Federation 151	Posted - 2012.12.25 03:01:00 - [2] - Quote Kazeno Rannaa wrote: SO, After a couple years of school, and some amazing instructors, I have begun to develop and refine my perception of sociocultural interactions and the scaffolding they occur within. One of my perceptions that has undergone a changing and reattenuation of its lens is that of our media and its representation of women. Now my question to both you, the beta players and the developers of Dust 514, is what do you think of the overtly sexualized female character models? The accentuated breasts, the apparent necessity of the female character models to go into combat in high heel wedge boot, or the obvious need for the models to swing their hips in a sexy saunter while the male models are able to calmly strut around? Does anyone find this strange? Mildly sexist? Especially when, if one takes a moment to think about it, would not want their mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt or any other women of regard in their lives to be portrayed in said like manner. I could be going out on a limb by making a grand generalization as that, but I feel that I am not that far off base. SO, if you have an opinion about this, I would love to hear it. I think this is a relevant today, given how, through our inundation via mass media and technology, we are constantly enculturated and socialized with what are the socially and culturally acceptable forms of representation of self and others, how we choose to interact with those identities, and what level of empathic understanding we apply to them. This is to be inclusive of socializing the behavior of objectification for the purpose of commodification so as to produce and accumulate material wealth. Kind of like killing for profit. Maybe it's not so bad since we are clones? But do you think realistically a woman would want to make sure to sway her hips while int he process of preparing to go into combat and commit mass murder? I mean really? women will always BE women and always the fairer of the species.We as men LOVE women because of there actions,movement,speech because they and there actions are different from us.My mother was beautiful when she was young and in her fashion found a man that would take care of her and be the father to her children.This is ingrained INTO the species this is how from a base perspective we PROCREATE and pass on our genes.Because of this selection.This is the base of human evolution.
HECATONCHIRES GYGES Villore Sec Ops Gallente Federation 151	Posted - 2012.12.25 03:24:00 - [3] - Quote Sgt Kirk wrote: I don't see the problem here. There's a general suit build for each type of suit. It would be ridiculous for each suit to be specialize for women's breast size. That's not realistic. Now I do relize we are it the future and you can create the perfect clone but thatill probably be done away with if they let us customize our clones. Everyone acts like these are CLONES of there character....THEY are not. They are 3 different Archtypes.The clone the WAY it was engineered has the ability to let YOU the user SLIP out your consciousness at the moment of DEATH.There are 3 type of bodies.The guy who was engineered for running(the scout)a guy with a little speed and toughness body(the assault)and a stocky TYPE body frame for heavy.Each of the 3 types is mass produced like a Ford,Chevy,Dodge.We the character lay in a bed an "jack in"
HECATONCHIRES GYGES Villore Sec Ops Gallente Federation 151	Posted - 2012.12.25 04:03:00 - [4] - Quote I have only one more thing to comment on this thread.I play Playstation Home there are many females on PS Home.For those of you who do not know what PS Home is.It basically a 3 dimensional chat room where by you have a 3demensional charecter that is personified within that space that interacts with other users.You can dress up your Avatar with different clothes and hair all different things to change the appearance of your character .........of the women that I know that play that game/service NONE of them make there character ugly ,fat or plain.
HECATONCHIRES GYGES Villore Sec Ops Gallente Federation 151	Posted - 2012.12.25 17:47:00 - [5] - Quote This has to be the dumbest thing ever.Any women that is famous ie movie star,singer has done something in the way of cosmetic surgery to her body.Some type of body modification,lipo suction,breast implants,no jobs ,face lifts,eye wrinkle removing.It has nothing to do with sexism at all.It has to do with what is aesthetically pleasing to the eye.For all of you who look down at CCP's scout as sexism you need to watch GI Jane again.When Demi Moore is working out.Look at her body.That is what the female form looks like when its devoted to exercise and physical conditioning.Am I wrong to find that appealing?I think not.The OP needs to get real. Weather thick,chubby,short,or tall.I love all women....BECAUSE they're effeminate and feminine.
HECATONCHIRES GYGES Villore Sec Ops Gallente Federation 151	Posted - 2012.12.25 22:46:00 - [6] - Quote jenza aranda wrote: wonders if im the only RL girl who has posted thoughts on this.... Why does Jenza have to have a sultry British accent.Like Liz Hurly.Why cant she have Jersey girl accent.....lol im just kidding Jenza