Posted 2/15/2024, 2:17:00 PM
LGBTQ+ Gamers Face Low Representation and High Harassment, But Find Community in Gaming: GLAAD Report
- Only 2% of games feature an openly LGBTQ+ character, compared to 28% of films and 11% of TV shows
- 17% of gamers identify as LGBTQ+, higher than previous estimates
- Over half of LGBTQ+ gamers have experienced harassment while playing online
- Gaming provides self-expression and community for LGBTQ+ people, especially in states with anti-LGBTQ+ laws
- GLAAD report includes recommendations for better LGBTQ+ representation and less toxic gaming communities