IDGA WIG: Women in Games
This company has a small following of just over 5,000, on Twitter, and has definitely made a difference in the female gaming world. I only call it the "female gaming world" because, at this point, it's necessary. Not only are women often outcasted from the gaming community, but they also struggle to gain the respect of their male coworkers and fellow gamers.
The mission statement of IGDA Women in Games (WIG) is to: create a positive impact on the game industry with respect to gender balance in the workplace and marketplace. Not only do they have a Twitter, but also a full-blown website with resources and opportunities for women in gaming.
They speak out for women, gender equality, and provide resources as well as regularly accept editorials and research papers for those that have something or someone to add to the conversation. Often, there are interviews and articles written on gaming developers from different parts of the world. Some of the most recent interviews/ recognitions are Yurie Inoue, a programmer from Tokyo, Japan, and Laxmi Khanolkar, the CEO and co-founder of Apar Games in India.
Most often, at least when I have searched, anything to do with innovation from women often is localized to the United States. IDGA WIG pushes the boundaries of expectations by proving to everyone that you don't need to be from the United States to find success or be flat-out brilliant. So often, the message to young American girls is that it is here in the United States that success is mostly found by women. I grew up thinking women were insanely oppressed everywhere else simply because of what I was told and not having been provided with correct or thorough information.
If your passion is gaming or you simply just want to raise awareness or give support, not only do they have a Twitter and website, but also an active Facebook and you can contact them through their email at wigsig@igda.org. (This is where to submit editorials, papers, and information on people and also to submit for volunteering, or joining a program committee for the cause).
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They speak out for women, gender equality, and provide resources as well as regularly accept editorials and research papers for those that have something or someone to add to the conversation. Often, there are interviews and articles written on gaming developers from different parts of the world. Some of the most recent interviews/ recognitions are Yurie Inoue, a programmer from Tokyo, Japan, and Laxmi Khanolkar, the CEO and co-founder of Apar Games in India.
Most often, at least when I have searched, anything to do with innovation from women often is localized to the United States. IDGA WIG pushes the boundaries of expectations by proving to everyone that you don't need to be from the United States to find success or be flat-out brilliant. So often, the message to young American girls is that it is here in the United States that success is mostly found by women. I grew up thinking women were insanely oppressed everywhere else simply because of what I was told and not having been provided with correct or thorough information.
If your passion is gaming or you simply just want to raise awareness or give support, not only do they have a Twitter and website, but also an active Facebook and you can contact them through their email at wigsig@igda.org. (This is where to submit editorials, papers, and information on people and also to submit for volunteering, or joining a program committee for the cause).
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