Video: Anita Sarkeesian and GamerGate

Tropes vs. Women is a web series from Anita Sarkeesian about sexism in video games, which became a target of angry fans. Watch an episode of Sarkeesian’s series below and then answer the discussion questions that follow.

Discussion Questions

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    Do you agree with Sarkeesian’s analysis of sexism in gaming? Why or why not?
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    Many of Sarkeesian’s self-styled critics seemed to take her message personally. Why might this video enrage video game fans, beyond the arguments it makes?