Visibilidad de comunidades femeninas del videojuego

Abstract

This paper seeks to analyze the impact of contemporaneity in relation to video game communities and the social displacement of female players in the city of Quito, focusing on addressing the impact on their body image and their performance as streamers through hypersexualization in online video games. To address this issue, a qualitative methodology has been used, using a convenience sample within a group of 10 female streamers whose ages range from 18 to 35 years. Demonstrating how women are largely being relegated due to the pressure they face to conform to the gender norms established in virtual gaming communities. In addition, the hypersexualization of female bodies within these spaces can negatively affect self-esteem and generate problems in women's mental health. As a result of this research, a 25-minute mini-documentary has been produced, which exposes 4 cases that occurred in the Ecuadorian capital. This work hopes to raise awareness of the ongoing challenges women face within virtual communities, and become a valuable resource for those seeking to address these issues in the future