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Women in Turkey's Digital Game Ecosystem: Experiences of Female Employees in Early Contribution Era of Gaming Field

Türkiye Dijital Oyun Ekosisteminde Kadınlar: Alana Erken Dönem Katkı Süreçlerinde Kadın Çalışanların Deneyimleri

Ertuğrul Süngü(Bahçeşehir Üniversitesi)0000-0001-7957-0281
Deniz Özyurda Ergen(YAŞAR ÜNİVERSİTESİ)0000-0002-2254-4530
Journal
Fe Dergi
Pages
143–178
Publication Date
2025-06-01
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The research discusses the necessary steps for strengthening the presence of women in the digital game industry.

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Objective & Hypothesis:This study examines the gender identities and sectoral experiences of women who have been working in Turkey's digital game industry for an extended period.
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Key Findings & Data:Through in-depth interviews, key findings have been obtained regarding the visibility of women in the industry, their strategies for combating inequality, and the role of female solidarity.
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Conclusion & Impact:The research discusses the necessary steps for strengthening the presence of women in the digital game industry.
🔬Design:Araştırma Makalesi
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⚙️Variables:Oyun sektörü · feminist · toplumsal cinsiyet

Abstract

This study examines the gender identities and sectoral experiences of women who have been working in Turkey's digital game industry for an extended period. The research provides an in-depth analysis of the gender-based discrimination and challenges women encounter across different areas of the sector. Through in-depth interviews, key findings have been obtained regarding the visibility of women in the industry, their strategies for combating inequality, and the role of female solidarity. Additionally, the study explores the patriarchal structure of the sector and the ways in which women navigate and challenge these dynamics, offering recommendations for fostering a more equitable transformation. The research discusses the necessary steps for strengthening the presence of women in the digital game industry.

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Bu çalışma, Türkiye’de dijital oyun sektöründe uzun süredir çalışan kadınların toplumsal cinsiyet kimlikleri ve sektör içindeki deneyimlerini incelemektedir. Kadınların sektörün çeşitli alanlarında cinsiyet temelli ayrımcılık ve zorluklarla karşılaştıkları dinamikler detaylı bir şekilde ele alınmıştır. Derinlemesine görüşmeler aracılığıyla, kadınların sektördeki görünürlüğü, eşitsizlikle mücadele yöntemleri ve kadın dayanışması hakkında önemli bulgulara ulaşılmıştır. Ayrıca, sektördeki ataerkil yapı ve kadınların bu yapıyla baş etme stratejileri üzerinde durulmuş, sektördeki eşitlikçi dönüşüm için önerilerde bulunulmuştur. Çalışma, dijital oyun sektöründe kadınların daha sağlam bir yere sahip olabilmesi için gerekli adımları tartışmaktadır.

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Süngü, E., Ergen, D. Ö. (2025). Women in Turkey's Digital Game Ecosystem: Experiences of Female Employees in Early Contribution Era of Gaming Field. Fe Dergi, Cilt: 17 Sayı: 1, 143–178. https://doi.org/10.46655/federgi.1642297

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