Debunking Stereotypes

Here’s an interesting read... a two-year, ethnographic study suggests that women play games online for a variety of reasons; and not just to socialize and chat. Strong motivators for women are the opportunity to forge an identity in a virtual world, the competitive nature of the game, and exploration (Not unlike motivators for men, in fact). The details are going to be published in a paper called "Multiple Pleasures: Women and Online Gaming", examining the motivations behind female participation in online computer games.
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