looking outwards 9

I chose Rani Randell’s Looking Outwards 1 about Angela Washko’s interactive artwork titled “The Game”. This piece is a dating simulation video game which tackles examines public opinion concerning behavioral patterns and limited gender classifications such as female exploitation, sexism, homophobia and misogyny. The interactive video game came from years of research on “dating coaching” and “pick up artists,” such as Roosh V who wrote a book for men on how to pursue sex with women. I like this work because it is an interesting and empowering way of approaching this problem of misogynistic behavior in a male dominated world. I agree with Rani when she says that Angela’s piece “explores a future in which women can rebel against unwanted male attention and have more agency in a virtual world.” The virtual world is male dominated and toxic hypermasculinity where sexist, misogynist, homophobic and other intolerant behaviors are encouraged.Through her work, she initiates and creates new forums for discussions about feminism in spaces most hostile toward it.