Sexism In 'Damsel In Distress'

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I really don’t believe that there is sexism in video games. Although the video “Damsel in Distress” shows an accurate vision about always see woman as a weak character, is more because since the human is human the masculine figure is seen as a protector and provider. This has been changed for years and nowadays women have open their own path and is common to sees women handling their own issues by herself. Nevertheless, in media like radio, television, and movies, the sexism is more notorious since women are seeing today as sex symbols. Consequently, women are looked at as object of desire. However, I strongly believe that in video games things are changing and more developers are using women as lead

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