Pedagoški potencijal igre Dungeons & Dragons kao metode osvješćivanja rodne diskriminacije

master's thesis

• Title (english): Pedagogical potential of Dungeons & Dragons as a method for raising awareness about gender discrimination
• Author: Ivan Goletić
• Mentor: Marija Bartulović (mentor)
• Committee member: Edita Slunjski (predsjednik povjerenstva)
• Granter: University of Zagreb; Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences; (Department of Pedagogy); Zagreb
• Defense date and country: 2023-09-29, Croatia
• Scientific / art field, discipline and subdiscipline: SOCIAL SCIENCES; Pedagogy

Abstract

Ovaj teorijski rad prikazuje pedagoški potencijal igre Dungeons & Dragons kao metode osvješćivanja rodne diskriminacije. Dungeons & Dragons je stolna igra igranja uloga koja fokus stavlja na kolaborativnom stvaranju narativa. Rad prikazuje rodni identitet kroz prizmu dinamike moći oblikovane rodnim stereotipima i normama, koje se održavaju rodnom diskriminacijom. Ovaj sustav reproducira se procesom rodne socijalizacije, pri kojem mediji igraju ključnu ulogu. Iz ovog dehumanizirajućeg sustava rad predstavlja rješenje putem temeljnih principa kritičke i feminističke pedagogije. Principa koji su fokusirani na osvješćivanje i kritičko promišljanje, točnije, pedagoških metoda koje uključuju dijaloško vođenje i refleksiju kao što su kazalište potlačenih ili kritička pedagogija igre. Navedene metode koriste igranje uloga to jest simulaciju i kodificiranje za prikaz problema. Rad objašnjava na koji način se te metode mogu ukomponirati u igru Dungeons & Dragons. Kako bi se ova implementacija realizirala, voditelj igre mora biti svjestan specifičnog konteksta igre koji uključuje ideju štreberskog hegemonijskog maskuliniteta. Stoga je ključna uloga voditelja igre da pedagoški vodi igrače u ovom procesu. Služeći se ovim pristupima pedagog može implementirati rodnu dimenziju u igru s ciljem osvještavanja rodne diskriminacije. Glavni fokus pristupa je na procesima kreiranja lika i na dijalozima nakon iskustva igranja uloga. Ovim procesima pedagog vodi igrače u istraživanju vlastitih pretpostavki i očekivanja o rodnim identitetima kao i mogućim načinima promjene.

Abstract (english)

This theoretical paper explores the pedagogical potential of Dungeons & Dragons as a method for raising awareness about gender discrimination. Dungeons & Dragons is a tabletop role-playing game that emphasizes collaborative narrative creation. This paper examines gender identity through the lens of power dynamics shaped by gender stereotypes and norms, which are perpetuated by gender discrimination. This system is reproduced through the process of gender socialization, where media plays a crucial role. From within this dehumanizing system, the paper presents a solution based on the foundational principles of critical and feminist pedagogy, which are focused on awareness and critical thinking. More specifically, it discusses pedagogical methods that include dialogical guidance and reflection, such as those found in Theatre of the Oppressed or critical pedagogy of play. These methods utilize role-playing, simulation, and codification to represent issues. The paper explains how these methods can be incorporated into the Dungeons & Dragons game. To successfully implement this approach, the dungeon master must be aware of the specific context of the game, which includes the notion of a geek hegemonic masculinity. Therefore, the dungeon master plays a crucial role in pedagogically guiding players through this process. By implementing these approaches, educators can integrate a gender dimension into the game with the aim of raising awareness about gender discrimination. The main focus of this approach lies in the character creation process and post-game dialogues, where educators guide players in exploring their own assumptions and expectations about gender identities, as well as potential avenues for change.

• Keywords: igranje uloga; osvješćivanje; rodna diskriminacija; Dungeons & Dragons
• Keywords (english): role-playing; raising awareness; gender discrimination; Dungeons & Dragons
• Language: croatian
• URN:NBN: urn:nbn:hr:131:708970
• Study programme: Title: Pedagogy (single major); Study programme type: university; Study level: graduate; Academic / professional title: magistar/magistra pedagogije (magistar/magistra pedagogije)
• Type of resource: Text
• File origin: Born digital
• Access conditions: Open access
• Created on: 2023-09-29 10:50:58