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Gendered Harassment and Bias in Online Gaming: Experiences of Female Gamers

Gendered Harassment and Bias in Online Gaming: Experiences of Female Gamers
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Author(s): Archana Parashar (Indian Institute of Management, Raipur, India)and S. Niranjana Varma (Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Hyderabad, India)
Copyright: 2023
Pages: 19
Source title: Cyberfeminism and Gender Violence in Social Media
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Deepanjali Mishra (KIIT University, India)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-8893-5.ch015

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Abstract

The chapter provides an overview of the history of online gaming, highlighting its evolution from the early days of home video games to the emergence of online gaming communities and the rise of eSports. It also explores the gender dynamics within the gaming industry, discussing the challenges and discrimination faced by female gamers and the efforts to create a more inclusive gaming environment. The chapter further examines women's roles as players, game designers, objects of the male gaze, and viewers in the gaming industry, emphasising women's increasing participation and contributions in various capacities. It discusses women's representation in games and objectification's impact on female gamers. Additionally, it touches on the importance of diversity and inclusivity in the gaming industry and the role of online gaming as a social platform. The chapter also attempts to address the gendered themes in popular online games and the potential for alternative gaming experiences to challenge traditional notions of gender in gaming.

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