How Women Conquer the Metaverse : The Next Social Revolution.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Johnson, Phylis West, author.

Korani, Tina, author.

Series:

Studies in New Media.

Studies in New Media

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Women in technology.

Metaverse.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (353 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Bloomsbury Publishing (US), 2026.

System Details:

text file rdaft

Summary:

This book explores how women are shaping the forthcoming Metaverse with a unique social perspective that promises to revolutionize society and will ultimately influence the future of humanity both economically and politically.

Contents:

Cover

Half Title

Series Page

Title Page

Copyright Page

Contents

Foreword

Feminist Theories in Digital Contexts

Fantasy as Resistance

Reclaiming Narrative Power

The Stakes of Exclusion

Designing for Justice

A Feminist Blueprint

Let Us Digitize Liberation

Acknowledgments

Introduction: Your Guide to Women in the Metaverse

The Metaverse Is Alive and Expanding

The Adventure Begins . . .

A Word About Our Contributors

Part I: The Building Blocks

Chapter 1: Envisioning the Metaverse: From Idea to Early Implementation

Prophets and Pundits

Constructing the Vision

A Bit of Magic

Detours and Roadblock Toward the Metaverse

A Safe and Kind Metaverse?

Final Thoughts

Chapter 2: It Takes a Village: Community Empowerment and Development

The Metaverse Concept

Charities and Nonprofits in Virtual Worlds

Community Development

Closing Thoughts

Chapter 3: Constructing Digital Identities: Challenges and Opportunities

The Other Me

Me and My Digital Twin

Captivated by AI

Conclusion

Chapter 4: Women Leading the Way

Women's Role in Virtual Worlds

Women Leading Other Virtual Platforms

The Women of Significance

Other Women Contributors

Women of AI

Women in the Spotlight

Chapter 5: On the Way to the Metaverse: The Road Less Traveled

Ashley Crowder's Journey

Joanna Popper's Path

Cathy Hackl's Story (Godmother of the Metaverse)

A Growing Community of Women

Part II: The Social Revolution

Chapter 6: Social Media: Sharing the Metaverse

Meta's Social Metaverse

Microsoft's Industrial Metaverse

The Future of Social Media Is Preparing the Way

Chapter 7: Love and Virtual Cuddles in the Metaverse

The Rise of Virtual Dating

Anything Goes In-World

Reframing Gender Roles Within the Metaverse

Summary.

Chapter 8: The Metaverse at Work: Underrepresented and Under Development

Such Scenarios Should Not Surprise Us

A Different Work Model

Time to Reconsider the Big Picture

Building Toward an Inclusive Metaverse

Chapter 9: The Party Moved to Paris Island: Entertaining the Masses Through the Metaverse

The Metaverse Generation

The Emerging Metaverse Generation

Engaging Women as Girls Through Fashion Play

Future Trends

Chapter 10: Immersive Journalism in the Age of the Metaverse

The Rise of Immersive News

The Rise of Virtual Journalists

Young Adults Hooked on Social Media

Other Implications

Chapter 11: Lifelong Learning in the Metaverse: Transforming Education Radically-and with Equity

The Rise of Virtual Education

Interviews with Drs. Marie Vans and Patricia Franks

Virtual Worlds Best Practices in Education

Collaborative Learning in the Metaverse-the VR Global Classroom Initiative

Transformative Potential of Metaverse and Emerging Technologies in Education

The Vision: Beyond Digital Isolation

Creating Digital Presence

Constructionist Learning in Virtual Spaces

Cultural Exchange and Global Perspective

Looking Forward

Part III: Stepping Outside the Box

Chapter 12: Mother Nature in the Metaverse: Virtual Exploration of the Great Outdoors

It's Always Sunny in the Metaverse

Escape to the Metaverse

Environmental Education Through the Metaverse

Full-Sensory Immersion Under Development

Chapter 13: Spirituality, Death, and Immorality in the Metaverse

Meditation and Spirituality

Religious Practices in Virtual Spaces

Immortality and Death

The Transformative Power of Technology

Chapter 14: The Rise of AI Female Superstars in the Metaverse.

K-Pop Groups and Their Virtual Characters

K-Pop Groups in Virtual Game Platforms/Virtual Worlds

The Rise of Virtual K-Pop Groups

Integration of AI into K-Pop Groups

The First Fully Generative AI K-Pop Group

MAVE: An AI-Generated Virtual K-Pop Group

The Future of K-Pop

Chapter 15: The Virtual Body Dismantles Cultural Norms and Binaries

Women, Cyberculture, and Cultural Heritage

Cyberculture

Identity Formation and Self-Perception Theory

Mitigating Implicit Biases

Battling Gendered Conformity and Cultural Binaries in South Asia Through Virtual Embodiment

Historical Cultural Context

Importance of Diverse Avatar Representations

Problems with VR: Toxic Gaming and Its Impact on VR

Future of Social Spaces

Chapter 16: Building a Critical Whiteness Practice: Insights for Research and Design in Virtual Environments

Understanding Whiteness and How It Exists in Virtual Spaces

Whiteness in Virtual Environments

Case Study 1: Systematic Review of Virtual Environments and Racial Bias

Main Findings from the Review

Challenges and Insights Gained

Case Study 2: Engaging Community Perspectives to Disrupt Whiteness

Disrupting Whiteness Through Co-Design and Collaborative Authorship

Co-Designing the VR Narrative

Collaborative Authorship

Building a Critical Whiteness Research Pathway in VR

Chapter 17: The Next Dimension: Voices Shaping the Future

Catalyst for Innovation and Collaboration

Human Impact of AR/VR

Diverse Applications and Transformative Potential

Challenges and Considerations

Integration with Emerging Technologies

Women at the Forefront: AR/VR Across Industries

Architecture and Design

Education and Cultural Preservation

Healthcare

Retail and Fashion

The Creator's Journey: Leily's Story.

Other Considerations

Conclusion: Charting the Future Course of Humanity in the Metaverse

Epilogue

Bibliography

Index

About the Contributors

About the Authors.

Other Format:

Print version: Johnson, Phylis West How Women Conquer the Metaverse

ISBN:

9798216256403

OCLC:

1593371463