Growing up as a member of nerd culture, I have experienced many things. Communities coming together, aspiring artists meeting their inspirations...people coming together under the wide umbrella of commonality. But, I have also experienced the bad: the hate, the harassment, and the judgements. The base behaviors of members of the nerd community that have scarily become the norm.
Perverts groping cosplayers because they were "showing a lot of skin."
Gamers discrediting female gamers because it's widely know that "chicks are filthy casuals."
People quieting women nerds because "they aren't really fans."
The list goes on.
You may be wondering why I'm writing about this broad, worn subject. Well, my friends, I'll tell you why.
I have experienced this harassment first hand. I have been the target of those comments. I have been judged, quizzed, and scrutinized all because of my gender. But, instead of sitting in a corner and remaining silent, I'm speaking out. That's my reason. That's my credibility.
Over the next few weeks, I'm going to be diving headfirst into tumultuous relationship of nerd culture and gender. And this blog will be my little blue book whose pages will fill with my experiences. I'd tell you more, but spoilers.
Perverts groping cosplayers because they were "showing a lot of skin."
Gamers discrediting female gamers because it's widely know that "chicks are filthy casuals."
People quieting women nerds because "they aren't really fans."
The list goes on.
You may be wondering why I'm writing about this broad, worn subject. Well, my friends, I'll tell you why.
I have experienced this harassment first hand. I have been the target of those comments. I have been judged, quizzed, and scrutinized all because of my gender. But, instead of sitting in a corner and remaining silent, I'm speaking out. That's my reason. That's my credibility.
Over the next few weeks, I'm going to be diving headfirst into tumultuous relationship of nerd culture and gender. And this blog will be my little blue book whose pages will fill with my experiences. I'd tell you more, but spoilers.
