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  247.                            <h2 class="heading"><a href="https://blog-332593930967.mit-edu.top/post/7134508926">Monetization Strategies in Augmented Reality Mobile Games: Challenges and Opportunities</a></h2>
  248.                            <p class="info">This paper presents a sociocultural analysis of the representation of gender, race, and identity in mobile games. It explores how mobile games construct social identities through character design, narrative framing, and player interaction. The research examines the ways in which game developers can either reinforce or challenge societal stereotypes and cultural norms, with a particular focus on gender dynamics in both player avatars and character roles. Drawing on critical theories of representation, postcolonial studies, and feminist media studies, the study explores the implications of these representations for player self-perception and broader societal trends related to gender equality and diversity.</p>
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