LGBT+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Other) communities have faced many challenges throughout history. These include legal discrimination, societal prejudice, and lack of social...
The construction of gender scripts is a process that begins at an early age and continues throughout childhood and adolescence. It refers to the way society teaches children about what it means to be...
Gender representation in gaming has come a long way since the days of pixelated avatars and two-dimensional stereotypes. With the rise of more realistic graphics, video games have become an...
The article presents an argument that video games have the potential to provide meaningful representation, challenge heteronormative assumptions, and foster critical reflection on LGBT experiences....
As a queer person, I often find myself seeking out media that reflects my experiences and desires in order to better understand and validate them. One important aspect of this is the way in which...
The recent surge of online gaming has opened up new opportunities for individuals to connect and explore their identities through various virtual worlds.
Some games have taken it a step further by...
How can narrative complexity in games reveal the lived experiences of marginalized queer communities in ways that traditional media cannot?
The term "narrative complexity" refers to how intricate...
Digital avatars are computer-generated images that represent a person's virtual presence online, often used in games, social media, and virtual reality environments. Queer individuals have...
Video games have always been a powerful medium for exploring social issues, but they are also notorious for their lack of diversity when it comes to gender and sexuality.
Recent years have seen an...
Belonging is an essential component of human existence that transcends physical spaces and can exist in both real life and digital environments. Belonging to a community implies having shared values,...