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Gender Representation in Video Games: A Statistical Analysis of Character Portrayal from 2012-2022

  • Unique Paper ID: 175503
  • Volume: 11
  • Issue: 11
  • PageNo: 3004-3013
  • Abstract:
  • This study presents a comprehensive statistical analysis of gender representation in popular video games released between 2012 and 2022, leveraging a dataset from the Gender Representation in Video Games (GRIVG) collection on Kaggle. The research employs advanced data cleaning procedures, exploratory data analysis, and statistical modeling techniques to investigate patterns of gender portrayal across 637 unique characters from 64 video game titles. Our analysis addresses several critical questions, including the association between character gender and protagonist roles, the relationship between character sexualization and narrative positioning, and the influence of development region and release platform on gender representation. Statistical approaches including chi-square tests, linear regression, logistic regression, ANOVA, and ordinal logistic regression reveal persistent disparities in gender representation. Key findings indicate that male characters dominate protagonist roles, with female characters representing only 35.9% of protagonists. Despite improvements in reducing sexualization in recent years, female characters continue to face disproportionate sexualization compared to their male counterparts. Games developed in different countries display varying patterns of gender portrayal, with significant differences observed across platforms and genres. The data reveal a positive trend toward more balanced gender representation over the decade examined, though substantive challenges remain in combating stereotypes and promoting inclusive character design. This research contributes unique insights to the ongoing discourse on gender equity in interactive media, providing empirical evidence of both progress and persistent challenges in the video game industry’s portrayal of gender diversity.
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  • ISSN: 2349-6002
  • Volume: 11
  • Issue: 11
  • PageNo: 3004-3013

Gender Representation in Video Games: A Statistical Analysis of Character Portrayal from 2012-2022

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