Gender discrimination in online gaming. a review literature

Abstract

  Online gaming has become an important and enriching aspect of modern digital culture. However, it is not untouched by the socio-cultural challenges prevailing in society. This literature review examines the prevailing issue of gender discrimination in the realm of online gaming. The review synthesizes and analyses a wide range of scholarly articles, research papers, and online discussions published as of September 2022 to explore ways gender bias manifests in gaming communities, platforms, and interactions. Gender discrimination in online gaming is a topic that has received more attention in recent years, as more women participate in online games and face various forms of harassment, exclusion, and stereotyping from male-dominated gaming communities. A review of the literature on this issue reveals several aspects of the gender gap in online gaming, such as gamer characteristics, motivations, social interactions, self-presentation, skills and performance, and gaming behaviour.

Keywords – online, digital, culture, gaming and stereotyping.