As a female geek and gamer I really appreciate Anita Sarkeesian, vblogger of FeministFrequency, and her efforts to expose gender bias in pop culture. Women in video games are too often sexualized and objectified. Even woman warriors seen in Soul Calibur, Tomb Raider, or Mortal Kombat are adorned with ridiculously skimpy clothing and heels (as if anyone could run and fight in heels?). This video gives a nice introduction to this pandemic problem in gaming.
6.25.2013
Damsel in Distress: Tropes vs. Women in Video Games
As a female geek and gamer I really appreciate Anita Sarkeesian, vblogger of FeministFrequency, and her efforts to expose gender bias in pop culture. Women in video games are too often sexualized and objectified. Even woman warriors seen in Soul Calibur, Tomb Raider, or Mortal Kombat are adorned with ridiculously skimpy clothing and heels (as if anyone could run and fight in heels?). This video gives a nice introduction to this pandemic problem in gaming.
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