DiGRA '13 - Proceedings of the 2013 DiGRA International Conference: DeFragging Game Studies
, August, 2014
Volume: 7
ISBN / ISNN: ISSN 2342-9666
Cops and Rubbers simulates the systemic consequences the police practice of using condoms as evidence of prostitution has on sex-workers’ lives internationally. By embodying a marginalized sex worker met with unconscionable adversity, players experience the emotional struggle this population endures because of a policy that violates their health and human rights. This serious game serves as a captivating alternative advocacy tool and interactive demonstration of these policing practices that elicits heartfelt reactions and independent conclusions about the policy from average constituents to essential policymakers.