RGRetro GamerNegative
48% of women say the gaming community and culture do not welcome or represent them
Research indicates that 48% of women surveyed feel that gaming communities and culture do not welcome or represent them, with this figure rising for console players and those who play competitive shooters. The study also revealed that many gamers, regardless of gender, take measures to mask their identity online, highlighting a need for safer gaming spaces. Despite a stigma around the term 'gamer,' a majority of respondents openly discuss their hobby.
