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Who's in the Game?: Identity and Intersectionality in Classic Board Games

Terri Toles Patkin

Mangaka: Terri Toles Patkin
First published: 2020

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This volume offers a thoughtful examination of how identity and intersectionality are represented within the familiar landscapes of classic board games. By situating traditional tabletop play within a broader cultural context, it invites readers to reconsider the hidden social dynamics embedded in the games we have played for generations.

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Published by McFarland & Company, this volume examines the cultural significance of classic tabletop games through the lens of identity politics. The work was commissioned as part of a scholarly effort to analyze how the mechanics and character designs of mid-twentieth-century board games reinforce or challenge societal norms regarding race, gender, and socioeconomic status. It functions as a critical bridge between ludology and cultural studies, inviting readers to reconsider familiar recreational activities as artifacts of social engineering.

Author Terri Toles Patkin approaches the subject with a focus on intersectionality, dissecting how games like Monopoly, Life, and Clue have historically navigated representation. The design of the book adheres to academic publishing standards, prioritizing rigorous research and thematic clarity over ornamentation. Upon its release, the text was received by the academic community as a valuable contribution to game studies, particularly noted for its ability to contextualize the exclusionary origins of many popular games within a broader sociological framework.

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