As personagens femininas no jogo Mortal Kombat : uma análise estética a partir da imagem estereotipada da mulher

Abstract

This monograph analysis the female image on the electronic fighting game Mortal Kombat, focusing on its sexualized stereotype. For its elaboration, it was necessary to search for historical informations about women, feminism, rights and feminine empowerment. The history and market of electronic games was also researched, how their genders and feminine presence are defined both inside and outside of them. And finally, special attention was given to the six main characters of the game Mortal Kombat. The used methodology during this process was exploratory and bibliographic researches with reference to depth hermeneutics, supported by the analysis of images, along with the film analysis as and aid, so that we can understand and visualize how these women were represented in this fictional world (sic).