Social Role Theory is the theory that different social roles in which both sexes are socialized in contemporary socialized society direct the individual behaviors that are required for these roles. People subconsciously fulfill these roles because they have become ingrained in contemporary social society. We see this in the gaming world, especially, as a reflection of the gender roles of society. For example, Grand Theft Auto–> the males have power and perform sexual violence and are thugs while the females are strippers and helpless pawns.

* Boys will play certain games and in certain ways as girls will too, only they will play less

* It explains gender differences in the gaming world

* However, the Sims attracts female gamers which breaks away from typical gender roles and social role theory

* Since its launch in 2000, the Sims has been the ultimate example of a game which has been able to attract female characters