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Men of the Stage
Over the last couple of weeks especially, it seems as though the question of how gender and sexuality affect the world of videogaming has been one of the central themes of both our readings as well as our class discussions. … Continue reading
TL Taylor’s Talk
In Doctor Taylor’s presentation in the Knight Library Reading Room last Thursday evening, I really enjoyed how she addressed the different manifestations of masculinity in the two tropes of the ‘jock’ and the ‘geek.’ I found it especially noteworthy that … Continue reading
TL Taylor Talk
One of the most interesting takeaways of the TL Taylor presentation was how certain “masculine” characteristics carry over to types of video games. Stereotypes exist for sports like football where the players are “meatheads” and it was surprising that gamers … Continue reading
Question for TL Taylor
The idea of a “sport” was referenced several times in the chapter, but how one defines a sport was never explained. What separates sport from a game, play, or just some form of competition? Is there a distinction? Furthermore, should … Continue reading
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