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The Computer Games Industry: New Industry, Same Old Issues

The Computer Games Industry: New Industry, Same Old Issues

Copyright: © 2013 |Pages: 14
ISBN13: 9781466621077|ISBN10: 1466621079|EISBN13: 9781466621084
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-2107-7.ch003
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Julie Prescott and Jan Bogg. "The Computer Games Industry: New Industry, Same Old Issues." Gendered Occupational Differences in Science, Engineering, and Technology Careers, IGI Global, 2013, pp.64-77. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-2107-7.ch003

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J. Prescott & J. Bogg (2013). The Computer Games Industry: New Industry, Same Old Issues. IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-2107-7.ch003

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Julie Prescott and Jan Bogg. "The Computer Games Industry: New Industry, Same Old Issues." In Gendered Occupational Differences in Science, Engineering, and Technology Careers. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2013. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-2107-7.ch003

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Abstract

This chapter aims to: provide the reader with an in-depth look at the persistence of gendered occupational segregation, through a discussion of the relatively new industry of computer games; highlight how important this new sector is in terms of cultural and economic impact in countries throughout the world, including the UK and USA; and provide an overview of the situation of women working in this industry and reasons given for their low representation in the industries workforce.

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