Tropes

Sarkeesian uses pathos appeals to make her point about tropes and women in video games. This is pathos because ultimately, the portrayal of women in video games is a moral issue dealing with emotions. Wether or not you agree with Sarkeesian's points, I do not believe she should receive death threats. The most extreme examples of video games portraying women in a harmful manner are niche games only played by the most hardcore gamers. This group is obviously extremely dedicated and passionate about their games, which could explain the extreme reaction. Sarkeesian's videos definitely make you think about how video games influence our thoughts and culture. Do the games reflect our culture and appeal to us or push us in the direction of their content? This is my ultimate question and it is a great discussion topic.