![]() ![]() As she exposed the gender inequality in game narratives, she became the target of an online hate campaign. Sarkeesian argued that the majority of games are constructed to mirror the male gaze. There’s the damsel in distress, the woman-as-background decoration or reward, and the Smurfette (women as superficially feminised versions of men with girly hair). Women in Video Games critiqued the limiting and damaging go-to stereotypes of women as they are depicted in games. Here’s a primer on the dark side of gaming, some brilliant responses to it, and some fabulous game-changing women from TED and beyond.Īnita Sarkeesian’s video project Tropes vs. While the 2018 Harvey Weinstein revelations have finally forced a reckoning in film production, it’s been a controversial couple of years in the gaming community, and they’ve got the hashtags to prove it. We’re not just talking Hollywood here: it’s the same deal in the gaming industry, which in the US makes more money now than movies and music combined. It’s a familiar paradox – an industry with almost 50 percent of its audience made up of women, run overwhelmingly by blokes telling stories with a dodgy record of both representation and diversity. What’s the state of play in the gaming world, and how do we go to the next level? How to contact us via email or connect on social mediaįor too long, women have been fair game in an industry that’s been anything but fair. The organising team, our volunteers and directors Taking Australian ideas, creativity, and innovation to the worldĪll the things you need to know about TEDxSydney Join our Donor network & support our activities We welcome the brightest and the bravest brands to engage with our community Our ideas don’t just exist on stage – read the latest from our contributors The latest news from TEDxSydney and our TEDx friends around the world ![]() Our subject matter experts, writers and content creators Weekly conversations with members from the TEDxSydney communityĪll the speakers and performers from previous TEDxSydney events Short original films, backstage interviews & other event videos Our full archive featuring 100s of Talks and Performances ![]()
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