Anita Sarkeesian
1983
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Biography
Anita Sarkeesian is a Canadian-American media critic, blogger, and public speaker. She is known for her work in examining representations of women in popular culture, particularly in video games. Sarkeesian gained widespread recognition for her video series 'Tropes vs. Women in Video Games,' which explores the portrayal of female characters in games. Despite facing backlash and harassment for her work, she continues to advocate for inclusivity and diversity in the gaming industry.
Famous Quotes (5)
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Representation is not just about the stories that I want to tell. It’s about how these stories are told and who gets to tell them. It’s about who’s given the resources and opportunities to create.
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It’s worth critically analyzing the media you love. That doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a piece of media while also being critical of its more problematic or pernicious aspects.
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We need to be more critical of the stories and images that are produced, because they really do have social and cultural impact.
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What we need is not just more representation of women that exist in the world but more exploration of complex female characters.
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We must have more stories about women, about people of color, about LGBTQ characters. We need to change the system because the stakes are too high.