Gender in eSports research: a literature review

The popularity of eSports has skyrocketed recently, prompting increasing academic attention. However, reflecting the male-dominated reality industry, most research is focused on men. Decades gender in context technology and computer gaming present a valid cause for concern regarding how women other minority individuals these settings have been remain oppressed. This article presents traditional narrative review theoretical concept hegemonic masculinity used to understand gendered power inequalities literature. reveals that focuses revolves around three main themes: (1) issues construction masculinity, (2) online harassment, (3) negotiations expectations. Based discussion within themes, concludes although sports are clearly different, they discursively link athleticism, competition very similarly. significant implications players, which turn calls more regaining dominance despite participation girls eSports.Abbreviation list: ESA - Entertainment Software AssociationLAN Local Area Network