Question

Video games have begun to portray women in changing gender roles, such as Lara Croft, the adventure-seeking archaeologist, and Xena, Warrior Princess. This change in roles may also serve as ________.

Answer 1

Answer: formation of new stereotype about women portraying as symbolic males.

Explanation:

According to the question's scenario, portrayal of women as adventure oriented archaeologist and warrior character in video games can produce a new stereotype in society.It can set new image and standard of women as symbolic man.

As men are mostly seen with image of performing adventurous and war-like actions in movies, play or society , it can also signify women to have the same personality as them through performing action and adventure.