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"I bet she's 'not like other girls'": Discursive Construction of the Ideal Gaming Woman on r/GirlGamers
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Abstract Research on women and hostile behaviour in video games has largely focused on women as victims rather than perpetuators of hostile behaviour. In this study, by utilizing discourse analysis, we examine how women's hostile behaviour is discussed in the subreddit r/GirlGamers, and how the ideal gaming ... view more
Research on women and hostile behaviour in video games has largely focused on women as victims rather than perpetuators of hostile behaviour. In this study, by utilizing discourse analysis, we examine how women's hostile behaviour is discussed in the subreddit r/GirlGamers, and how the ideal gaming woman is discursively constructed in these discussions.... view less
Keywords
computer game; gender; girl; woman; media behavior
Classification
Interactive, electronic Media
Impact Research, Recipient Research
Free Keywords
Reddit; female gamers; hostile behaviour; online games
Document language
English
Publication Year
2025
Journal
Media and Communication, 13 (2025)
Issue topic
Digital Games at the Forefront of Change: On the Meaningfulness of Games and Game Studies
ISSN
2183-2439
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed