Paaßen, Benjamin ; Morgenroth, Thekla; Stratemeyer, Michelle: What is a True Gamer? The Male Gamer Stereotype and the Marginalization of Women in Video Game Culture. In: Sex Roles. Jg.76 H. 7-8. 2017, S. 421-435
Inhalt
- Introduction
- Are Gamers Predominantly Male?
- Time-Investment
- Self-Identification
- Genre
- Design Elements and Content
- Skill
- Conclusion About Predominately Male Gamers
- The Mechanics Behind the Male Gamer Stereotype
- The Consequences of the Male Gamer Stereotype
- Changes in Video Game Culture
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- Compliance with Ethical Standards
- Overview of games mentioned in the present paper