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Jul 2023
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Misogyny and video games (STUDENT TAKEOV...

MATTHEW WILKIN
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In this episode, three students takeover the pod to discuss the issue of sexism and misogyny in the gaming world. Harper Winslet, Jessica Thornton and Leila Miller-Jones from BHASVIC college in Brighton and Hove were inspired by the research of Anita Sarkeesian and wanted to see if their own primary research gained similar results. The research considers ear ... Show More
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