Instead of the traditional needles and threads, on women’s hands nowadays are joysticks and keypads of the latest games. This isn't me complaining about the domestic rolls women and men normally hold, but because of a few things. Here is the list on why more women are playing video games.
Really all I use my computer for is my trading markets, but my wife likes to play games to that lead me to my question. The number one reason is the growing interest that women have in tech. More women are into learning new fields whereas in the old days, only household chores are to be expected from them. When we say technology, not only washing machines, vacuum cleaners and microwave ovens are the things that women are 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 don't mind making mistakes or playing around to learn the buttons, so they are learning.
Another factor is the financial stability. As girls hold paying jobs they can both afford to play video games, and deserve to as a stress reliever. That being said one can be sure that there are times when the natural thoughts will kick in along with a preference for more essential items before indulging in tech. This is a significant reason why more women are playing video games as it is one of the determinants of achievement.
The third major reason is that game development has focused a lot more on women than it used to. A lot of games revolve around action and adventure, most common of which 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. Softer graphics and more feminine story-lines are targeted, although the games of these themes can still be played even by men.
Fourth reason is for entertainment, same as everybody else’s. Cross stitching, baking and cooking are not the only activities that a woman’s hobby is limited to as it has expanded along with the advancement of technology. I'm never surprised when I see a woman with a gaming console playing it during a her free time. One good game for women is buy the phantom hourglass.
Fifth reason why more women are playing video games is to be in a competition against the men. Although this competition is friendly, they take place and all try to get a high achievement and that achievement makes them winners.
The trend in the society has changed. Gone are the days where men are dumbfounded - or even furious on occasion - upon finding women whose interest pushes far from the four walls of their house. Indeed, when more women are playing video games, there is a new common point of interest that can be shared between the two genders, including competition. 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. Apart from social benefits of women being able to play video games, the enjoyment probably outweighs any benefit by giving women a good avenue of expression and a place to vent their frustration. For christmas this year it looks like I'll have to buy zelda.
