Ctrl+Alt+Equal: Crafting a new narrative for gender in gaming

Ctrl+Alt+Equal: Crafting a new narrative for gender in gaming

A discussion around the key strategies proposed by the Fair Game with regards to ensuring equal access, well-being, and support to groups who do not see themselves as “cis men”, while informing those who are unaware of the plight and points of exclusion of these groups. Intersectional theory is a key driver for their approach, i.e. understanding that gender experiences are complex and depend on multiple social factors, across categories such as race, class, sexuality, age, ability, language, etc. The question is, where do we start? Which area of the multifaceted issue could be the most powerful to change this hetero-white-male dominated landscape, from users to portrayal in games to game developers and leaderships in education and employ?

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