(a) Explain the three “Rs” (Relaxation, Revenge, and Restoration) of Kimmel’s analysis of video games, and explain how each of them relates to men’s experience in society. (b) What are the limitations of Kimmel’s analysis? Is it possible to resist the three “Rs”?
What will be an ideal response?
Varies. should explain that some young male college students play video games as an
escape from the adult world. This is Relaxation. Some white male students feel victims of reverse
discrimination and act out Revenge upon women and racial and ethnic minorities. Having power over the characters in video games restores young men’s power and privilege.
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