Design de personagem e a representatividade feminina e LGBTQIA+ nos desenhos animados: análise dos personagens de She-ra e as Princesas do Poder

Abstract

In this research project, a theoretical review will be presented, followed by analysis, to understand how the diversity and representation of women and LGBTQIA+ were contemplated in the character design of the animated series “She-Ra and the Princesses of Power” (2018 – 2020). Thus, the problem of this study is focused on cartoons and their influence, as they are part of people’s daily lives, accompanying them from childhood throughout life. Therefore, it presents as general objective to analyse the female and LGBTQIA+ representation in the character design in the cartoon “She-Ra and the Princesses of Power”. Following, there is the development of specific objectives, aiming at a conclusion for the research, these objectives being: research on how female and LGBTQIA+ representation is presented in animation; explain some tools, functions and pillars of character design; contextualize the animation “She-Ra and the Princesses of Power”; and finally to analyze the design of some characters from “She-Ra and the Princesses of Power”. As for the methodology used to achieve the proposed study, we opted for bibliographic research, sought specific works of the area under study as well as websites and videos, as well as analysis tools by Manuela Penafria.