Here’s how the Metaverse enables inclusivity for genderqueer people
2022.06.12 19:41
Here’s how the Metaverse enables inclusivity for genderqueer people
In the wake of the rising popularity of games like Fortnite, Roblox and Minecraft and the concept of the Metaverse, the ability of “avatars” to escape unpleasant realities, or simply have fun, is emphatically relevant. It warrants a discussion on digital citizenship and the “inclusivity” of individuals and their identities in the virtual realm, and it provides new meaning for those with gender dysphoria or who identify as genderqueer.
In the real world, there is a known bias against those who do not identify with the sex assigned to them at birth. According to a recent study, approximately 2.7% of adolescents in the United States identify as trans or gender diverse. Extrapolating this to the global population, more than 200 million people likely fall into this category and come under pressure from societal exclusion, suppression of identities and marginalization, as well as a lack of awareness, access to facilities, security and safety.
Lokesh Rao is the co-founder and CEO of Trace Network Labs and has over 12 years of experience in the enterprise tech space, helping global fashion companies acquire and implement technologies in more than 20 countries. Since 2017, Lokesh has been actively involved in building solutions for enterprises using DLT and blockchain. With Trace, he is building a technology platform that will enable lifestyle brands to launch multichain and multiverse products, using NFTs for “digital twins” — aka user avatars in the metaverse.
