Why does patriarchy still exist
A multimedia project exploring the reasons behind the continued existence of patriarchy, combining video interviews and gaming scenes in an interactive storytelling format using the Unity game engine.
The project is based on the book «Why Does Patriarchy Persist?» by Carol Gilligan and Naomi Snyder, as well as recorded interviews conducted by me with activist Alexandra Bektimirova. It combines video interviews and gaming scenes in an interactive storytelling format using the Unity game engine.
There exists a system where everything must match its name.
A homage to «One and Three Chairs» by Joseph Kosuth
Where characters exist to combat the binary and hierarchical nature of the system.
It appears you are describing a scenario where maintaining hierarchy requires forming connections that might be socially unacceptable. Attempting to establish relationships with such individuals is frowned upon and suppressed since it could jeopardize the stability of the system. Therefore, when they emerge on the horizon…
…a rift is created.
As a result, the characters find themselves on different sides of the rift.
The system offers the lone hero four ways to cross to the other side and overcome the rift.
The catapult is broken
The helicopter won’t take off
But he needs to find the fifth one, as the others are not functional.
And the hero falls down.
The hero ends up on the other side, where stories await about how respondents have overcome or are still overcoming their rifts. These stories are presented in the form of short podcasts that accompany the player as they explore this world.
Adele Yusupova, who possesses a background in philology and expertise in decolonial thoughts and gender studies, shares her personal experience of feeling self-conscious or ashamed of using the Tatar language.
In the labyrinth, there are notes with directions in the Tatar language. Following them is the only way the player can reach their goal.
Darya Gavrilova, who is a journalist associated with a media channel called «Patriarchy, burn!» (tg stands for «telegram,» which might imply an online media platform), discusses the impact of gender expectations on a woman’s decision when choosing between studying at the philological or physical-mathematical faculties. Additionally, the mention of the Ferris wheel indicates that from a higher vantage point, one can gain new insights and perspectives that are not readily apparent when on the ground.
Alice Vetrova, who is both a journalist and a psychologist, shares her experiences regarding body image and the struggles with accepting her own body due to societal beauty standards. The reference to the slide indicates that, despite attempting to view her body from different angles, the full perception of it remains challenging, emphasizing the complexity of body image issues.
An unidentified respondent shares insights on the essential elements required to establish trust in relationships. Additionally, they provide guidance on how to bridge the gap and repair the relationship if it has already been broken.
The story or podcast containing the interview or narrative is not easily accessible or visible. To listen to it and access the cable car, one must deviate from the commonly followed path in the park, suggesting the need to explore beyond the usual or conventional routes to uncover hidden gems.
Link to the build: https://disk.yandex.ru/d/C6_fV397SAB0KQ
