It doesn't matter how many women we get into game production. If the only people evaluating the work we do continue to be men, women's voices will never be heard.
Interpretation
The inclusion of women in game production means little if their perspectives are not considered in evaluations.
Brianna Wu emphasizes the importance of representation not just in the workforce but also in decision-making roles. Unless women's contributions and perspectives are valued and integrated into the evaluation processes, the industry will continue to overlook their voices, limiting diversity and innovation in game production.
In practice
In a panel discussion on diversity in tech, to highlight the importance of including women's voices.
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Men think it's a women's word. But what it means is that you believe in equality, and if you stand for equality, then you're a feminist. Sorry to tell you. You're a feminist. You're a feminist. That's it.
In the past a man was expected to give his seat on a bus to a woman. Today it would be much more courteous for that man to give her his job.
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