[casual_games] Why We Need Women

[Vinny Carrella]

If I had any courage I'd do more than just talk about it, I'd start a studio and fill it with as many women I could find. I do take issue with one thing you say Michelle. When did George Bush find humility? Did I miss that event? Based on what I heard from him this week he seems to be as stubborn and arrogant as ever. 

-----Original Message-----
From: Michelle Bushneff [mailto:michelle at planbenterprises.com] 
Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2007 6:05 PM
To: casual_games at igda.org
Subject: Re: [casual_games] Why We Need Women

Yeah to Vinny for having the courage to stick his neck out, and to Gamezebo for publishing (and commissioning?) the editorial.

Personally I'm rather tired of the same opinions and rationalizations about the low percentage of women in the game industry. It used to be that most of the arguments were "women don't play games" (and if you look at the comments on Vinny's piece, some still think that way). Now the industry can't deny the playing *and* purchasing power of women, so the tune is changing.

Hmmm, reminds me of a certain president who has suddenly found humility now that the opposing political party has power...

Bottom line, the industry needs more balance. Diversity at all levels (not just creative talent!) would be a step in the right direction -- women, minorities, older people, disabled people, etc.


> BTW, Will Wright is a man


He's also smart enough to work with/for a diverse group of people. Don't forget about Claire Curtain (sims game designer), Lucy Bradshaw, and no doubt others I'm not aware of.

--Michelle

"It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change." (Author unknown, often misattributed to Charles Darwin)


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