The 'Girl Gamer' stereotypes

The stereotypes that occur when talking about 'Girl Gamers' are always the same, they are portrayed throughout the internet, films and even well known television series' such as 'The Big Bang Theory' where the 'pretty, blonde actress who can date anyone she wants' is introduced to online gaming and therefore becomes a lazy, unwashed slob who's friends have to sign her up to a dating site.

'Penny' From 'The Big Bang Theory'

'Penny' after being introduced to an online role-playing game

 











There are many videos and sites made by female gamers themselves who wish to dissolve the many stereotypes of the female gaming community.

Stereotypes such as -
     
"All 'Girl Gamers' are...":

• "Ugly"
• "Fat"
• "Gay"
• "Weird Fangirls"
• "Only playing these games to attract men"
• "Only Asian"
• "Non-existant"

Which are not only sexist but homophobic, racist and discriminative.



These portrayals are seen everywhere when you suggest the name 'girl gamers', but who would actually think that these are true?