Behind the avatar: Why women gamers in Pakistan hide behind male usernames
Every time Tehreem logs into a PUBG* lobby, she chooses to hide herself completely. She uses a username which is...
Every time Tehreem logs into a PUBG* lobby, she chooses to hide herself completely. She uses a username which is...
Public shaming, victim blaming, and character assassination are just some of the consequences women face for simply being online
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