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
the creation of a new stereotype of women as symbolic males

the creation of a new stereotype of women as symbolic males

Explanation:

Symbolic males refers to the representation of what Men should aspire to in society.  Video games usually conform to the society's representation of gender by portraying the main male characters as someone who is highly skilled, adventurous, and not afraid to face challenges. Women on the other hand only portrayed as Damsel in distress.

The changing gender roles portrayed by Lara Croft, the adventure-seeking archaeologist, and Xena, Warrior Princess try to shake up the existing gender symbols in video games. Now they assume the role as the ' traditional male archetype'  that could aspire many girl who play video games.

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