O esporte eletrônico como fenômeno social: sua influência e perpectiva de ascenção social para jovens de baixa renda

Abstract

Electronic eSports are a social phenomenon that has shown constant growth. Thus, its similarities with conventional sport and its characteristics as a sport were analyzed, highlighting it as a perspective for social ascension. The general objective was based on the presentation and understanding of Electronic Sport as an alternative for social ascension for low-income youth, seeking to reveal the importance of sport in the social sphere and in the integration of individuals. Therefore, a collective case study was carried out, looking for similarities and differences between certain eSports athletes, analyzing the relevant aspects for the social ascension of these players and relating them to the growth of electronic sports. The research also indicates the changes in the way of seeing competitive digital games, establishing a base for their users and the evolution of this scenario.