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Journal : Jurnal JTIK (Jurnal Teknologi Informasi dan Komunikasi)

Representasi Perempuan dalam Game Simulasi Kencan Picka: 30 Days to Love 2 Swastika, Virginia; Ashaf, Abdul Firman; Putra, Purwanto
Jurnal JTIK (Jurnal Teknologi Informasi dan Komunikasi) Vol 9 No 2 (2025): APRIL-JUNE 2025
Publisher : Lembaga Otonom Lembaga Informasi dan Riset Indonesia (KITA INFO dan RISET)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35870/jtik.v9i2.3451

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Women in games are often portrayed with negative narratives. They are often cast as objects of lust through their physical appearance, and are taken for granted. However, dating simulation games provide a different perspective on women. This research aims to unravel how women are represented in dating simulation games, specifically in the game 30 Days to Love 2 which carries the concept of dating reality show. To analyze the phenomenon, this research uses Roland Barthes semiotics which reveals meaning through denotation and connotation signs. The results show that women in dating simulation games have been viewed more positively. However, female attributes such as appearance are still attached to gender stereotypes that emphasize beauty standards.
Representasi Perempuan dalam Game Simulasi Kencan Picka: 30 Days to Love 2 Swastika, Virginia; Ashaf, Abdul Firman; Putra, Purwanto
Jurnal JTIK (Jurnal Teknologi Informasi dan Komunikasi) Vol 9 No 2 (2025): APRIL-JUNE 2025
Publisher : Lembaga Otonom Lembaga Informasi dan Riset Indonesia (KITA INFO dan RISET)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35870/jtik.v9i2.3451

Abstract

Women in games are often portrayed with negative narratives. They are often cast as objects of lust through their physical appearance, and are taken for granted. However, dating simulation games provide a different perspective on women. This research aims to unravel how women are represented in dating simulation games, specifically in the game 30 Days to Love 2 which carries the concept of dating reality show. To analyze the phenomenon, this research uses Roland Barthes semiotics which reveals meaning through denotation and connotation signs. The results show that women in dating simulation games have been viewed more positively. However, female attributes such as appearance are still attached to gender stereotypes that emphasize beauty standards.