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Gaming Culture Leading to Gender Exclusivity in Video Games in the United States274 views
Author
Poudel, Anisha, School of Engineering and Applied Science, University of Virginia
Advisors
Wylie, Caitlin, University of Virginia
Vrugtman, Rosanne, EN-Comp Science Dept, University of Virginia
Abstract
The STS research delves into the systemic gender imbalance in video games participation, analyzing how deep rooted social norms have deterred women from engaging with video games. Through examining the cyclical relation between children's toys, industry norms, the toxic masculinity environment of gaming, this project reveals how gender expectations start shaping technology engagement from a young age. The Social Construction of Technology (SCOT) theory provided a framework for understanding why social context is crucial to examine when it comes to technology engagement. Technology isn't inherently gendered, rather the social attitudes towards technology are constructed and maintained through human actions and decisions.
Degree
BS (Bachelor of Science)
Keywords
Video games; Gender
Notes
School of Engineering and Applied Science
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Technical Advisor: Rosanne Vrugtman
STS Advisor: Caitlin Wylie
Language
English
Rights
All rights reserved (no additional license for public reuse)
Poudel, Anisha. Gaming Culture Leading to Gender Exclusivity in Video Games in the United States. University of Virginia, School of Engineering and Applied Science, BS (Bachelor of Science), 2024-05-10, https://doi.org/10.18130/za8x-pc92.
