Representation of Gender in

GamesJoel Mehonoshen

representation

Super Mario Bros

Videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0p9nzXGyW0

Male representatio

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SalesPortrayals of gender in video games are “sometimes more associated with the marketing of the game than with the game itself.” (Dickerman)

Effects on players

Females“downgrades their own desirability as a mate”(Dill) when seeing highly attractive women in media.

Malesdepictions of hyper masculine males “damaged their view of their own desirability as a mate.”(Dill)

Samus Aran

Ellie

ConclusionResponsible Stereotypes

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This is a bit ridiculous

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really?

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That’s all folks