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Games industry still a hostile environment for many women

Women in the gaming industry report ongoing sexism, five years after initial harassment scandals, fearing economic hardships might worsen the situation.
Major gaming companies like Ubisoft and Activision Blizzard have faced allegations of sexism, with Ubisoft set to trial three ex-executives over harassment claims in June.
In 2023, women represented about 24% of studio staff, up from 15% in 2018, despite making up around half of gamers worldwide, according to the Women in Games collective.
Experts warn that economic downturns could reverse progress in workplace equality, with women often first to lose jobs as companies cut positions.

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Games industry still a hostile environment for many women

Five years on from a first wave of harassment scandals that rocked the world of gaming, multiple women working in the industry tell AFP they have seen or experienced sexism in the workplace, fearing economic hardship in the sector will…

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Games Industry Still a Hostile Environment For Many Women

Big names in gaming such as France's Ubisoft (publisher of the "Assassin's Creed" saga) or US-based Activision Blizzard ("Call of Duty") have seen women come forward about sexist behaviour in the workplace in recent years.

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