"Girls are socialized to believe that capability is an inherent, static trait. They avoid challenges, try to look smart, give up easily if they can't be perfect on the first try, and see added effort as fruitless."
"I was conditioned to believe that I couldn't play soulslikes because of some predetermined trait that I had no control over. Still, at my partner's insistence, I bought Dark Souls: Remastered and gave it a try."
"As I kept getting killed by-and subsequently crawling my way back to-Taurus Demon, the gauntlet of undead in my path got easier. I grew accustomed to their attack patterns."
Women often experience gamer imposter syndrome, feeling that video games are not meant for them. Socialization teaches girls to view capability as static, leading to avoidance of challenges. In contrast, boys are encouraged to develop a growth mindset, embracing challenges and persisting through setbacks. Despite initial struggles with games like Dark Souls, persistence can lead to improvement and mastery. Overcoming these challenges can help dismantle the belief that gaming is not for women.
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