Geek Herring

How many times have YOU, fellow geek girls, been accused of not playing games?! Or maybe you've checked out the #geekgirl hashtag on Instagram and been a bit... dismayed.Let's investigate these stereotypes and see how we, as geek girls and female identifying geeks, can start to change the stigma.In this episode of Geek Herring, you’ll find out: What the reality of being a geek girl in a male dominated culture really is How stereotypes, especially negative ones, affect our identity Where the phrase “geek girl” came from and how it’s adapted through the years How the Gamer Girl rose to dominate the geek girl persona What geek girls look like from the outside and how they actually are How geek girls are represented in pop culture How geek girls fit into the geek world at large Resources and Links:The Harsh Reality of Being a Female Nerd 13 Things You Should Know Before Dating a Nerdy Girl GeekGirl.orgIf you’ve enjoyed this episode, please check out some of our others! And don’t forget to leave an iTunes review a