Date of Birth: August 15, 1983
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Biography
Anita Sarkeesian is a Canadian-American media critic, blogger, and public speaker known for her insightful and often controversial critiques on the representation of women in popular culture, particularly video games. Born in Ontario, Canada, Sarkeesian initially gained attention with her web series “Feminist Frequency,” which she founded in 2009. The series critically examines tropes in the depiction of women in various forms of media, including video games, movies, and television. Sarkeesian’s work in the gaming industry became especially prominent with her “Tropes vs. Women in Video Games” project, which was funded through a highly successful Kickstarter campaign in 2012. Despite facing considerable online harassment and threats, she continued to push forward, delivering well-researched and thought-provoking content that has sparked widespread discussions about gender and inclusivity in gaming. In addition to her online presence, Sarkeesian has been invited to speak at various educational institutions, conferences, and events worldwide. Her efforts have been recognized with several awards, including the Ambassador Award at the 2014 Game Developers Choice Awards and the American Humanist Association’s Feminist Humanist Award in 2019.
5 Interesting Facts about Anita Sarkeesian
1. Anita Sarkeesian’s “Tropes vs. Women in Video Games” series was funded by a Kickstarter campaign that raised over $150,000, far surpassing its initial goal of $6,000.
2. She faced significant harassment and threats during the Gamergate controversy, a campaign that targeted her and other women in the gaming industry.
3. Sarkeesian was named one of TIME magazine’s 100 most influential people in 2015.
4. She co-authored a book titled “History vs Women: The Defiant Lives that They Don’t Want You to Know” with Ebony Adams, published in 2018.
5. Sarkeesian has served on the advisory board for the Center for Solutions to Online Violence, which aims to address and combat online harassment.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Anita Sarkeesian
1. “I think objectification is almost the highest form of objectification because it removes all humanity from people.”
2. “The more I learned about feminism, the more I understood how deep it goes and how it permeates every aspect of our culture and society.”
3. “It’s not about ‘censorship.’ It’s about realizing the power of media and the power of representation.”
4. “We need to have a conversation about how to make gaming culture more inclusive and welcoming for everyone.”
5. “Harassment is the background radiation of my life.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Anita Sarkeesian’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $1 million.
Children
Anita Sarkeesian does not have any publicly known children.
Relevant Links
1. [Feminist Frequency](https://feministfrequency.com/
2. [TIME 100 Profile](https://time.com/3822787/anita-sarkeesian-2015-time-100/
5. [Center for Solutions to Online Violence](https://www.onlineviolenceresearch.org/
