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Miss Video Game 2007: Sexism In The Name Of Equality


Submitted by thankeeka on December 11, 2006 - 1:53pm. Females in Gaming News

It's no surprise that many people are against and offended by the Miss Videogame Competition, as many don't see it as a way to support and promote women gamers, but rather for a way to say, "Hey, look at hot these women are!" Here is another article with someone rallying against the competition.

From the article:

Well stuff a tube of lipstick up my nose and call me Al. Suddenly game companies and their advertisers say they want to know about women, and what we want in our games. They're not too good at figuring this stuff out. The way things are going lately, we're all going to be sent back into the Dark Ages. But lets not stop there. It gets even better! Oh my dear readers, nothing says, “Let’s promote equality of women in gaming.” like a pageant where people will be able to look at your photo and vote you out of the competition before you even get a chance to play and demonstrate your gaming skills. No, I'm not kidding.

Read the full article over at notaddicted.com


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