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Trying to smash sexism in the video game world
Trying to smash sexism in the video game world
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Length:
21 minutes
Released:
Aug 10, 2021
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Podcast episode
Description
The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing sounds like a bureaucratic borefest, but it’s actually pretty important. It files lawsuits against companies and landlords accused of discrimination.Now it’s tackling sexism in the world of video games.Today we talk about California’s lawsuit against Activision Blizzard. The Santa Monica company made $8 billion last year on the strength of classic video game titles like “Call of Duty” and “World of Warcraft.” But the state argues the company let fester a “pervasive frat boy workplace culture” that led to sexual harassment against women. The move comes during a years-long debate in video games about equity in a culture long dominated by white men.More reading:Activision Blizzard lashed out when accused of sexism. Workers don’t like that responseThis may be one of the most important entertainment lawsuits ever filed — and no one seems to careBlizzard president out in wake of discrimination lawsuit and employee walkout
Released:
Aug 10, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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