Why are there so little female pro gamers?

Gender-specific socialisation: From birth, we are faced with certain socially constructed gender roles. "Video games" are seen as an activity with a more male connotation. This leads, for example, to the fact that it is often not even assumed at first that girls* are interested in computer games or could develop them.

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How many pro gamers are there?
There are more than 5,000 professional players, while about 115 million play the game casually in 2019. So far there have been around 2000 professional tournaments with combined prize pools of $49 million - can you imagine?!
2024-02-06 04:46:28

Do pro gamers use vpn?
Some pro gamers use a VPN. They have various reasons for this: preventing high ping that comes from bandwidth throttling, preventing DDoS attacks, and stopping possible SWATing attempts. Not all cases apply to all of them, but VPNs do have uses in the pro gaming circuit.
2024-02-03 08:45:51

Are pro gamers intelligent?
The results showed that those with higher IQ test scores tended to perform better at the game. Our measurements showed that highly ranked League of Legends players have an average IQ of around 115-120, putting them in the top 15% of the population.
2023-11-13 00:46:53

Are there any black pro gamers?
Zaqueri Black is a professional league player for 100 Thieves, a large gaming platform where fans can watch live matches in the League of Legends and Fortnite. Black has over 254K followers on YouTube, where he posts videos featuring his gaming adventures.
2023-01-08 02:04:31

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