Essays about: "Gaming gender"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 34 essays containing the words Gaming gender.

  1. 1. "An Accident of History" : Discussing Gender Inequalities within the Esports Industry

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)

    Author : Francesco Krämer; Charline Wolf; [2023]
    Keywords : esports; gaming; gender; masculinity; collective identity; standpoint theory; sexual harassment; feminism;

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  3. 2. Japanese Juxtaposition : A comparative study of Japanese and Western adult games

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för speldesign

    Author : Kamiab Ghorbanpour; [2023]
    Keywords : Computer games; Ethnography; Japan; Adult Games; Video game industry; Japanese.;

    Abstract : Japanese games have received extensive attention in academic and non-academic research. However, there has been a noticeable lack of study on Japanese adult games, despite their significant presence within the industry. READ MORE

  4. 3. An unsafe playing field : Examining the troubling state of video game industry employees and their problems at work.

    University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Akademin för hälsa, vård och välfärd

    Author : Rizwan Anwer; [2023]
    Keywords : Professional misconduct; sexual harassment; bullying; mobbing; work-life balance.;

    Abstract : Instances of professional misconduct, such as sexual harassment, mobbing and bullying, have become increasingly common, particularly in male-dominated industries like the video games industry. This has led to work-life balance problems and a high turnover rate among employees, especially females. READ MORE

  5. 4. Does your gender impact your experience inregulated esports communities? Analyzingexperiences and contributions from participants inan esports Discord server

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för teknik och samhälle (TS)

    Author : Lucas Eliasson; [2023]
    Keywords : Esports; Esport; Gender; Hostility; Discrimination; Discord; Online; Video games; games;

    Abstract : With the growth of esports in recent years, it has become important to study different aspects of thedigital footprints that come with it. Esport is a form of sport competition using video games whereplayers or teams compete against each other using certain games in a competitive environment,governed by rules and regulations. READ MORE

  6. 5. Women in Esports : A Qualitative Study on Shared Experiences of Women in the Esports Industry

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)

    Author : Charline Wolf; Francesco Krämer; [2022]
    Keywords : Esports; gaming; gender; masculinity; collective identity; stereotype threat; sexual harassment; feminism;

    Abstract : This thesis aims to gain a better understanding of the experiences of women in the esports industry. This is achieved through the exploration of the concepts of sexual harassment and gamer identity with the help of collective identity, stereotype threat and various aspects of feminist theory as the main theoretical framework, accompanying a thematic analysis of semi-structured interviews conducted with seven women in various positions within esports. READ MORE