Game over : gender, race & violence in video games /

Given the wild popularity of violent video games, it has never been more urgent to encourage dialogue about how virtual killing might shape attitudes about real-life violence. Game Over examines the nature and consequences of simulated violence, and encourages high school and college students to th...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author:	Kanopy (Firm)
Other Authors:	Donnell, Bryan L., Ericcson, Susan, Fraleigh, Amanda, Hunteman, Nina, Jhally, Sut, Lance, Michael, Monahan, Thom, Smith, Jeremy, 1972-, Talreja, Sanjay
Format:	Video
Language:	English
Published:	[San Francisco, California, USA] : Kanopy Streaming, 2014.
Subjects:	Computer games > Psychological aspects. Computer games > Social aspects. Gender identity in mass media. International Labour Organization. > Bureau for Gender Equality. Mass media and children. Media education. Race. Video games > Psychological aspects. Video games > Social aspects. Violence in popular culture. Women's studies. Internet videos. Nonfiction films. Documentary films.
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Summary:	Given the wild popularity of violent video games, it has never been more urgent to encourage dialogue about how virtual killing might shape attitudes about real-life violence. Game Over examines the nature and consequences of simulated violence, and encourages high school and college students to think critically about how gender and race are depicted in the video and computer games they play. It is sure to spark lively debate about the complex and controversial topic of violent entertainment's impact on society.
Physical Description:	1 online resource (1 video file, 41 min.)
Format:	Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Audience:	Grade 9+ Higher education.
Production Credits:	Camera, Susan Ericsson ... [et al.] ; editor, Jeremy Smith ; graphics, Jeremy Smith, Ed May ; music, Thom Monahan.