Even Women Can Now Enjoy Video Games
Instead of the traditional needles and threads, on women’s hands nowadays are joysticks and keypads of the latest games. No, this is not a protest over the domestic roles they normally hold, but due to a number of reasons. Here is the list on why more women are playing video games.
Really all I use my computer for is my stock software, but my wife likes to play video games to that lead me to my question. First of them is the growing interest and involvement in technology. More girls are learning about new and varied fields, leading them to higher self esteem and knowing they can do whatever boys can. When one says technology, we don’t mean things like vacuum cleaners, washing machines, ovens or other things that women have historically involved with. The graphics and sound effects that the video games have are cool and girls seem to be as attracted to them as men are. They are not afraid to tinker with the buttons or make mistakes, so long as they are learning.
A big factor is financial stability. As they hold paying jobs, they can afford to purchase gadgets and be able to indulge spending a few hours into accomplishing the missions of the video games. However, be assured that there are times the practical nature would kick in and prefer for equipment far more essential to everyday chores before indulging in the cyber entertainment. This is a significant reason why more women are playing video games as it is one of the determinants of achievement.
Third reason is the development of games that are not only for men. Lots of games focus on action and adventure, mostly they are set in the war field. There are a lot of women in the world (ha ha yeah 52%) so game developers are starting to see this large potential market, and so more games are being created for them. More games today are targeted at the female demographic with softer graphics and story-lines, even tho these games are also popular with many males.
The number four reason is pure enjoyment, the same reason as most men. Sewing, cooking and cleaning are no longer an area of “entertainment” for women, so their hobbies have grown along with the forwarding of technology. I’m never surprised when I see a woman with a gaming console playing it during a her free time.
Fifth reason why more women are playing video games is to be in a competition against the men. Although this is a friendly match, they do participate in the thrill of the game and at times would be heralded as the winners.
The way that society thinks has changed. Forgotten are the times when men didn’t like women to do things besides take care of the house and family. When more girls play video games, there is now a point of interest shed between males and females that they can compete in. Video games give women one more topic for girls to discuss with men on dates alongside of sports, movies, politics, and other ventures that men and women can share. So, aside from the psychological and social relevance of women being able to play video games, having fun outweighs all the other reasons and the objections as well. If things keep going like this I will have to for christmas find wii fit for sale.