Girls' Games

In the past decade, women's participation in STEAM fields has steadily increased along with the number of girls playing computer games.

• True
• False

"Boys' Games" traditionally involve and promote:

• Critical and Logical Thinking
• Strategy and Leadership
• Courage and Independence 
• All of the Above

In Canada ____% of males and ____% of females use the internet on a regular basis

• 85% males 80% females
• 81% males 80% females
• 70% males 70% females
• 89% males 90% females

"Girls' Games" traditionally involve and promote:

• Hair, Makeup, and Clothes
• Dating 
• Virtual Shopping and Decorating
• All of the Above

The girl-game market is dangerous because it deters girls from...

• Practicing friendship with other girls
• Competition
• Skills associated with STEAM fields
• STEAM careers

In Silicon Valley ____% of software developers are women

• 20%
• 15%
• 24%
• 10%

Men earn up to 61% more than women in Silicon Valley

• True
• False

Female characters in media (TV, movies, advertisements and games) are portrayed as

• Helpless and fragile
• Creative and imaginative
• Frivolous and submissive 
• A and C

Girls' Games may influence girls' perceptions of...

• Stereotypical gender roles in society
• Their future careers
• Other girls and Boys
• A and B

As teachers, we can help our students combat gendered stereotypes promoted through media by...

• Only playing movies with strong female protagonists such as Star Wars: The Force Awakens
• Deleting all apps that could be considered a "Boys' Game" or "Girls' Game" from class devices
• Engaging students in critical dialogue and critical thinking
• Banning Hasbro, Disney, and Mattel toys