Women in Games unveils manifesto urging for equality in the industry
Women in Games unveils manifesto urging for equality in the industry
Women in Games unveils manifesto urging for equality in the industry
By Jeffrey Rousseau
September 19, 2023
Summary
Women in Games has revealed a manifesto calling for equality and equity in the games industry.
The organization's Women in Games Manifesto is a fourteen-point declaration promoting the end of gendered discrimination.
Because in order to achieve fairness, the tangible barriers that prevent women from entering the games industry must be removed.
Because embracing gender equality and diversity in games and the games industry will bring about a sustainable future.
"Women in Games CEO Marie-Claire Isaaman said,"Women working in the industry are less likely to be in game development and programming roles and less likely to be in senior positions.
"There are serious challenges in the games sector, with toxicity against girls and women players online and sexual harassment at major corporate events, along with discrimination in the workplace."
The organization highlighted that per GDC's 2022 State of the Game Industry report, among a survey of more than 2,700 people, the representation of women in games was 20%. Meanwhile, UKIE's 2022 industry consensus from over 3,600 UK game professionals listed that women comprise 30% of the industry.
Reference
Rousseau, J. (2023, 19 September). Women in Games unveils manifesto urging for equality in the industry. Games Industry.biz. https://www.gamesindustry.biz/women-in-games-unveils-manifesto-urging-for-equality-in-the-industry