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The Dual-Edged Influence of Online Gaming: A Comprehensive Analysis of Masculinity in Video Games and the Gaming Community
This pioneering study delves into the complex interplay between masculinity, various identities ger, race, LGBTQIA+ individuals, disability status, age demographics, and body size, and their representation within popular video games and the Twitch online gaming community. The Oak Foundation, in collaboration with the Geena Davis Institute on Ger in Media and Equimundo, dissect these representations. As global concerns about toxic masculinity grow alongside a surge in global participation in gaming activities during the COVID-19 pandemic, this investigation becomes crucially relevant.
The Global Boyhood Initiative, coordinated by Equimundoa collaborative effort med at promoting equitable boyhoodhighlights the significance of this work.
This study meticulously examines how traditional and contemporary masculine roles are portrayed in video games across diverse genres. It assesses whether these portrayals align with or challenge societal norms, exploring their impact on players' attitudes towards ger roles and identity formation. Additionally, it scrutinizes the nature of interactions within gaming communities on Twitch, identifying patterns and dynamics that may perpetuate harmful stereotypes.
Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches:
Content Analysis: Utilizing a content analysis to systematically evaluate game characters' appearances, behaviors, dialogue, and interactions.
Sociocultural Context Review: Examining how these elements are influenced by broader sociocultural contexts, including prevling ger norms.
The study contributes significantly to understanding the intersection of masculinity with digital culture. It highlights potential avenues for promoting healthier representations of diverse identities within gaming, which could influence societal perceptions and behaviors towards ger equality.
As global interest in gaming continues to expand, so does its potential as a medium for shaping cultural norms. This research underscores the necessity for developers, content creators, and community leaders to consider the impact of their work on broader social dynamics. It calls for collaborative efforts to foster inclusive narratives that challenge stereotypes, promote equitable care-sharing, and prevent violence.
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By contributing today, you are supporting a future where men, women, and all ger identities can share power and care responsibilities more equitably, paving the way for communities free from violence. Your donation is crucial in advancing this transformative vision across digital spaces.
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