Queer Kids and MMORPGs

In this video, I explore the relatively obscure phenomenon of young queer kids using MMORPGs like Animal Jam to experiment with their gender and sexuality, and what this says about the Internet in our heteronormative society. Cited videos: A Deep Dive Into Animal Jam by Izzzyzzz    • A Deep Dive Into Animal Jam   Queer Fantasy | Finding Your True Self in Cyberspace by Transparency    • Finding Your True Self in Cyberspace   HOW TO GET A BOYFRIEND IN ANIMAL JAM WORKING 2018 by Merlysian    • Video   Secret rooms in Lifeboat Lobby by Aypicoyote    • Secret rooms in Lifeboat Lobby   Lifeboat lobby Tour by Random Gamer    • Lifeboat lobby Tour   Also littlepelt.fromwcue, rebisirrelevant, amyalvee, karia.wilson, sheluvsjaz, and undiscoveredjellyfish on TikTok