

In the same survey, 33% of respondents noted that they had experienced direct harassment or bullying because of their gender.įemale character representation in video games is lacking with only 5% of video games showcasing female protagonists. gaming industry, 45% felt that their gender was a limiting factor in their career progression.

And for those already working in the industry, their gender may work against them. According to a 2015 Gender Balance Workforce Survey r eported by the Guardian, amongst women working in the U.K. Female representation is still a problem. Outside of the executive ranks, only 24% of those working in the industry are women. A 2020 study of the top fourteen global gaming companies reveals that 84% of executive positions in the gaming industry are held by men.
