"Trope Vs. Women": Violence against Women and Video Games

As we continue our discussion of representations of women in media, we turn to violence and exploitation perpetuated against women in video games.  To prepare for class on Thursday, September 4th, please view and take notes on the following video from Anita Sarkeesian of Feminist Frequency.  These videos are installments from her "Tropes vs. Women" series wherein she examines popular tropes or motifs centered around the representation of women in popular media.

I would like to note that these videos show graphic sexual and violent images which may be difficult to watch.  You will be viewing graphic scenes from various video games through these Feminist Frequency videos and you may, if you so choose, skip ahead in the videos so as not to see some of these potentially disturbing images. We are viewing these videos which contain these graphic scenes purely for critical academic inquiry, so please bear that in mind while you watch and take notes.

The video below is not required but is recommended for viewing: