Gender Inequality in eSport Participation: Exploring the Social Process of Women eSport Consumers

Traditionally, men have been thought to have an advantage over women in sports. Even in electronic gaming (eSports), where physical attributes do not confer an advantage, women face limitations in participation. Despite eSports becoming a mainstream entertainment industry, most eSports players tend...

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Published in:Journal of sport behavior 2022-12, Vol.45 (4), p.79-107
Main Authors: Kim, Se Jin, Kim, Youngsun Sean
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Analysis
Computer entertainment systems
Discrimination in sports
Entertainment industry
Equipment and supplies
Esports
Gender
Gender equality
Gender stereotypes
Grounded theory
Men
Sex discrimination against women
Sexism
Skills
Social aspects
Social science research
Sports discrimination
Sports fans
Sports management
Stereotypes
Tournaments & championships
Video games
Virtual reality
Women
Women's sports
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