The trope occurs when women or women's bodies are employed as rewards for player actions, a pattern which frames female bodies and sexuality as collectible or consumable and positions women
as status symbols designed to validate the masculinity of presumed straight male players.
Not exact matches
«We understand Mustang's heritage and iconic
status it has in the world and
as a
symbol of Americana,» said Peter Horbury, executive director of
Design, The Americas.
Muscular, sleek, and stylishly
designed on the outside, it rules the road
as the ultimate SUV
status symbol.
Isn't the letter intentionally
designed to present the new, higher limit
as a
status symbol, to undermine your good common sense about credit?
In other words, achievements are
designed to function
as status symbols for gamers.
The exhibition examines how pearls have been employed over centuries
as a
symbol of
status and wealth, how tastes vary in different cultures, and the changing
designs of jewellery with pearls.
I'd imagine it would feature a
design that's attractive enough to serve
as both a fashion statement and geeky
status symbol — something that would scream «must have» device.
Uniquely
designed and accessorized smartphones are considered a
status symbol in markets such
as Korea.