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Vi, the Perfect Remedy for the Strong Woman Burnout: Representation of Female Empowerment in Arcane: League of Legends
Linnaeus University, Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Department of Languages.
2023 (English)Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
Abstract [en]

The purpose of this thesis is to problematize the concept of femininity and examine how feminine stereotypes are avoided by Vi in Arcane: League of Legends. I argue that Vi provides an empowering representation of women because her nuanced character reflects realistic, lived experiences. Furthermore, I argue that Vi’s ability to empower those around her is what makes her a truly strong female character rather than her physical strength. This is achieved with the application of feminist and gender theory, most notably, the theories of Judith Butler and Simone de Beauvoir. 

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2023.
Keywords [en]
Arcane, Vi, gender, female empowerment, strong woman, representation
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Languages and Literature
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URN: urn:nbn:se:lnu:diva-122988OAI: oai:DiVA.org:lnu-122988DiVA, id: diva2:1778047
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Available from: 2023-06-30 Created: 2023-06-30 Last updated: 2023-06-30Bibliographically approved

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