The movement #MyGameMyName addresses the abuse and oppression suffered by female gamers

The games industry that was previously dominated by men for years is currently made up of almost 46% of women, according to Game Consumer Insights, produced by Newzoo, the leading provider of market intelligence, covering the global games, eSports, and mobile markets. Despite this fact and their relevance in the universe of online games, the great majority of female gamers say they have experienced some kind of sexual harassment or bullying in online games, which leads them to frequently hide their identity and enter competitions using masculine or neutral nicknames…

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London Fire Brigade launches #FireFightingSexism drive

London Fire Commissioner, Dany Cotton is urging the nation to stop using the outdated term ‘Fireman’ as part of a drive to encourage more women to become firefighters. Brigade research shows that many women think firefighting is for men and the Brigade is concerned that referring to ‘Firemen’ reinforces that stereotype. The Commissioner is asking people to show their support by stating that they will not say ‘fireman’ on their social media accounts using the hashtag #FirefightingSexism. Commissioner Cotton will launch the campaign as she attends the Women of the…

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