SXSW 2023
WAY OUT: A Game App to Eradicate Rape Culture
Description:
Can a video game tackle root causes of sexual violence and eradicate rape culture, a global epidemic?
Hosted by actress, filmmaker, and activist, Danijela Steinfeld, the Founder of WAY OUT, this panel will feature a celebrity anti-sexual violence activist, behavioral psychologist, game developer, and interactive storyteller to highlight the power of how a game can put an end to sexual violence WAY OUT is a role playing app game with a mission to prevent sexual harassment and violence, and ultimately eradicate rape culture in the US and globally.
The audience will have the opportunity to demo WAY OUT, and experience the power of a game enacting positive change.
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Takeaways
- How to create a game that subtly and successfully changes behavioral patterns, including tackling root causes of sexual violence.
- How and why games can be the most impactful tool to create change towards eradicating rape culture, destabilizing stigmas, and breaking prejudices.
- How to create a non-judgmental, affirming, rewards-based game to help players unlearn harmful patterns and build resilience.
Speakers
- Danijela Steinfeld, Producer, creator, Way Out
Organizer
Danijela Steinfeld, Producer, creator, Way Out
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