#gender representation

[letsplaygenderbinary]

Lvl 3: How to Mod the Sims for Diverse Gender Representation

Ready, player?

In my last blog post, I wrote about how recently the Sims 4 has made great progress with gender inclusivity. But today I wanted to discuss how mods and cc (custom content) can improve these features.

So, let’s get into it :)

Quick Download Tutorial

Installing mods for the Sims 4 on Windows is quite easy :)

First, you have to pick out the mod or custom content that you want. Most creators use SimsFileShare or their Patreon to store their mod files. Follow the ‘download’ button and your file will appear at the right of your screen.

Then as it downloads, open up your file and click on Documents, then Electronic Arts, then The Sims 4, then that will lead you to your Mods folder.

You will then click your downloaded file and drop it into your mods folder. For custom content, I organize my files into categories like hair, makeup, and outfits. However, for mods, you should just drop it in because layering files might cause the mod to break.

Then, boot up your Sims 4 and click Options on your main menu. This will open your settings and you will click Other, and check the box that says “Enable Custom Content and Mods.”

Then, restart your game, and once it is loaded back up, a mods folder will open up and list the mods you have in your game!

Queer Mods

Some of the best mods for gender representation in the Sims 4 are:

Lumpinou’s LGBTQIA+ / Gender & Orientation Overhaul Mod

Meep62’s Ingame Gender Transition Mod

PimpMySims4’s LGBT Mod

Zero’s Hormone Replacement Therapy Mod

Lumpinou’s mod encourages players to free their sims from the binary and is a fully customizable mod that expands the base game’s gender and sexuality features. It’s massive and allows players to make incredibly queer sims AND queer spaces with the LGBTQIA+ lot trait.

Meep62’s mod allows players to realistically represent their sims transition without enabling cheats and going into CAS. Through gameplay, players are given options to undergo gender affirmation surgeries, take hormones, and take voice training.

PimpMySims4’s mod is very similar to Lumpinou’s, where it expands on current gender and sexuality features, but this mod adds in LGBTQIA+ events like charity events, protests (City Living Expansion pack is needed), and queer gatherings.

Zero’s mod implements Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) where sims can get prescribed hormone medication, which impacts the sim’s moodlet buffs, their ability to gain and lose weight, and their appetite.

Custom Content

The world of Sims 4 custom content is MASSIVE. For this post, I will only focus on custom content that improves diverse gender representation. Here of some assets that I thought were cool:

amythesailor’s and leansims makeup that looks GOOD on masculine frame sims

sim_saurus’s recolored base game posters included 30 new variants

mightypistachio’s pride flag head scarfs

Although there is MUCH more to explore when it comes to the world of Sims 4 custom content, these are the ones I thought were some I’d add to my game in the future :)

What are some of your favorite mods for the sims? Do they help you expand the game and create sims outside of the binary? Drop a comment and I’d love to find more mods :)

Works Cited Full PimpMySims4 Mod Image: “MOD REVIEW - Issuu.” Issuu, issuu.com/simmedup/docs/simmedup_magazine_issue_11_sml/s/12718209. Mods Image: “Mods/Custom Content Doesn’t Show Up.” Crinrict’s Sims 4 Help Blog, 8 Mar. 2023, sims4.crinrict.com/eng/2018/11/mods-custom-content-doesnt-show-up. Lumpinou Mod Image: Lumpinou. “Lumpinou’s LGBTQIA+ / Gender and Orientation Overhaul Mod (Sims 4):” Lumpinou’s Sims 4 Mods, 8 Apr. 2023, lumpinoumods.com/2022/06/07/lumpinous-lgbtqia-mod. Meep62 Mod Image: “ModTheSims - Ingame Gender Transition Mod.” Mod the Sims, modthesims.info/d/663209/ingame-gender-transition-mod.html. PimpMySims4 Mod Image: Stiv, Jey. “🐴 LGBTQIA Mod v2.3 EN ESPAÑOL - LOS SIMS 4.” Marcianitos, 15 Aug. 2023, jeystiv.wixsite.com/mods/post/lgtb-mod. Zero's Mod Image: Patreon. “BG - Hormone Replacement Therapy | Zero’s Sims 4 Mods.” Patreon, www.patreon.com/posts/hormone-therapy-41742316. MighyPistacio CC Image: Mightypistachio. “Mightypistachio.” Tumblr, 11 June 2023, mightypistachio.tumblr.com/post/719871805531340800/mightypistachio-sul-sul-mighty-pistachio-is.

[omegaphilosophia]

The Philosophy of Gender

The philosophy of gender examines the concepts, theories, and issues surrounding gender identity, roles, and equality. It delves into the nature of gender, its social and biological underpinnings, and its impact on individual lives and societal structures. This field of philosophy addresses fundamental questions about what gender is, how it is constructed, and what implications it has for justice and equality.

Key Themes in the Philosophy of Gender

Nature vs. Nurture:

One of the central debates in the philosophy of gender revolves around whether gender is primarily a biological phenomenon (nature) or a social construct (nurture).

Philosophers explore how biology and culture interact to shape gender identities and roles.

Gender Identity:

Gender identity refers to an individual's personal sense of their own gender, which may or may not align with their biological sex.

Philosophical inquiries into gender identity examine how it is formed, experienced, and expressed, and the implications for individuals who do not fit into traditional gender binaries.

Social Construction of Gender:

Many philosophers argue that gender is a socially constructed category, influenced by cultural norms, practices, and institutions.

This perspective highlights how gender roles and expectations vary across different societies and historical periods.

Feminist Philosophy:

Feminist philosophy is a major area within the philosophy of gender, focusing on issues of gender inequality, patriarchy, and women's rights.

Feminist theorists critique traditional philosophical ideas and advocate for greater gender equality and the dismantling of oppressive structures.

Intersectionality:

Intersectionality is a framework that examines how various forms of social stratification, such as race, class, and sexuality, intersect with gender.

This approach emphasizes that gender cannot be understood in isolation but must be considered within the broader context of other social identities and power dynamics.

Transgender and Non-Binary Perspectives:

The experiences and perspectives of transgender and non-binary individuals challenge traditional notions of gender.

Philosophers explore the ethical, social, and political implications of these identities and advocate for greater recognition and rights for trans and non-binary people.

Gender and Language:

Language plays a crucial role in shaping and reflecting gender norms.

Philosophers analyze how language can reinforce gender stereotypes and explore ways to make language more inclusive and representative of diverse gender identities.

Gender and Power:

The relationship between gender and power is a key focus, examining how gender roles and expectations contribute to power dynamics in society.

This includes analyzing how gender influences access to resources, decision-making power, and social status.

Gender and Ethics:

Ethical considerations surrounding gender include debates about gender justice, rights, and equality.

Philosophers explore issues such as reproductive rights, gender-based violence, and the ethics of gender reassignment.

Gender and Representation:

The representation of gender in media, literature, and art shapes societal perceptions and attitudes.

Philosophers critique stereotypical and limiting portrayals of gender and advocate for more diverse and nuanced representations.

The philosophy of gender provides a rich and complex framework for understanding one of the most fundamental aspects of human identity and social life. By exploring the nature, construction, and implications of gender, philosophers seek to uncover the underlying dynamics that shape our experiences and strive for a more just and equitable society.

[crow-or]

This reminds me of a different post I saw that said something along the lines of 'everyone has a different gender' and I think that's relevant now (If someone could help me find who posted that, I would greatly appreciate it)

When I was younger and more abled, I was so fucking on board with the fantasy genre’s subversion of traditional femininity. We weren’t just fainting maidens locked up in towers; we could do anything men could do, be as strong or as physical or as violent. I got into western martial arts and learned to fight with a rapier, fell in love with the longsword.

But since I’ve gotten too disabled to fight anymore, I… find myself coming back to that maiden in a tower. It’s that funny thing, where subverting femininity is powerful for the people who have always been forced into it… but for the people who have always been excluded, the powerful thing can be embracing it.

As I’m disabled, as I say to groups of friends, “I can’t walk that far,” as I’m in too much pain to keep partying, I find myself worrying: I’m boring, too quiet, too stationary, irrelevant. The message sent to the disabled is: You’re out of the narrative, you’re secondary, you’re a burden.

The remarkable thing about the maiden in her tower is not her immobility; it’s common for disabled people to be abandoned, set adrift, waiting at bus stops or watching out the windows, forgotten in institutions or stranded in our houses. The remarkable thing is that she’s like a beacon, turning her tower into a lighthouse; people want to come to her, she’s important, she inspires through her appearance and words and craftwork.  In medieval romances she gives gifts, write letters, sends messengers, and summons lovers; she plays chess, commissions ballads, composes music, commands knights. She is her household’s moral centre in a castle under siege. She is a castle unto herself, and the integrity of her body matters.

That can be so revolutionary to those of us stuck in our towers who fall prey to thinking: Nobody would want to visit; nobody would want to listen; nobody would want to stay.

[roboartrevolution86blog]

[dailytransitiongoal]

transition goal <3

[letsplaygenderbinary]

Super excited for this update, but I wonder if they are going to expand options on gender in the future... It would be cool if they were to take their rather genderless player frame and just tweak some of the gendered language and mechanics!

Here is a sneak peek of the new content we’ll be getting with the 1.6 update!

[ahb-writes]

"Men are just boys who can shave."

Bryan Cranston ("Advice to Aspiring Actors" on Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend)

[kawaiitrooper]

I like how people nowadays be hating some kids shows like Transformers and owl house and yet they be missing some juicy dialogue like this in a Pokemon game

Not only that this game is officially 10 years old

and I have a feeling that the Nintendo/Pokémon company want to have some sort of open gender neutral representation for their characters and shi

[nicholasandriani]

Inspiration: Bryce Mattie. Exploring the Pioneering Work of a Media Scholar and Games Studies Expert + TEDx Talk on the Activism of Play

Brilliant mind, game scholar, and media critic, I first encountered Mattie Bryce by way of a games and the environment course I was building for a summer camp centered around “Games and You.” In the dynamic world of media studies and game analysis, few voices have made as significant an impact as Bryce Mattie. With a deep passion for dissecting the intersections of media, culture, and digital…

[letsplaygenderbinary]

If there is any games that you don't see on the list, make sure to comment! I would love to find more games with diverse and inclusive gender representation :)

[pebblegalaxy]

Historic Approval: Women's Reservation Bill Gets Green Light from Union Cabinet

The Union Cabinet’s approval of the women’s reservation bill marks a significant milestone in the realm of Indian politics. Minister of State Prahlad Singh Patel’s statement highlighting the Modi government’s moral courage in fulfilling this longstanding demand resonates with the momentousness of the occasion. This decision is indeed a cause for congratulations, not just to Prime Minister…

[dyke-will-graham]

Sometimes I get weird about labeling my gender then I remember Crowley exists and I’m like omg gender doesn’t even fucking matter I can go through life as Crowley would and then I’m fine again

[machine-unlearning]

Women will watch a 1-2 hour purely summative video essay and say they “went on a deep dive” on that subject.

Men will read 2-5 vaguely related Wikipedia articles and say they "fell down a rabbit hole" on that subject.

[lokistahley]

All trans bodies are divine.

[spirk-trek]

really love that for the metron design they went with "androgynous angel dressed head to toe in glitter"

[kiranboo]

🖤 drop a like if you love me ☺

T girls need love..