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2 Comments on Behind the controller: The impact of the male gaze in gaming culture
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Behind the controller: The impact of the male gaze in gaming culture

The male gaze is a feminist theory that argues movies and video games are structured around the…

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Cracking the Code: A National Treasure

The theory of encoding and coding by Jamaican-scholar cultural theorist Stuart Hall (1932-2014)He is often referred to…

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Building digital selves: identity and Escapism in online gaming

People often turn to virtual spaces as platforms for self-discovery and personal freedom. Video games offer players…

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The Matrix: Distortion of reality

‘What if the world you perceive is a carefully crafted illusion designed to keep you compliant and…

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Hello World: Who am I?

by Rihaan Munir About Me Heya, my name is Rihaan Munir. I’m a 19-year-old student who’s currently…