Long term study: No link found between video games and real-world sexism

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11. I agree with this assessment

I'm very skeptical of the cultivation theory with regard to violence/sexism and video games, and in that sense I think that people like Sarkeesian are wrong about that particular claim. However, I do think that voices like hers are necessary and valuable in that they provoke reflection and deeper thought about the media we produce and consume as a society. I think she is absolutely right in the sense that many of the common tropes found in storytelling are not egalitarian (or sexist -- to be more blunt) in how they treat male vs. female agency (among other issues).

I also agree that the pushback is troubling. I think it's a natural human tendency to become defensive whenever something one has some attachment and positive affect associated with is criticized-- we've all experienced that. But I think a well-adjusted person is able to agree to disagree or have the ability to enjoy something while recognizing the complexities of the situation. There are way too many people abusing the anonymity of the internet in order to visit emotional violence upon people they disagree with.