In private experiences, people can explore the impact of gender on their lives and their constructions of themselves. Jack is a British student studying in America. He logs onto MUDs in the morning when it is afternoon in Britain and many British players are on. On further questioning, Jack tells me he is trying to decide whether to return to Britain or continue his studies in America. Jack is exploring his sense of national identity in virtual reality.
MUDs are an identity workshop.
Unpublished manuscript, 1992. Presented at the Third International Conference on Cyberspace in Austin, Texas on May 15th, 1993. Proceedings of DIAC 92. Presented at the Third International Conference on Cyberspace in Austin, Texas on May 15th, 1993. Group Psychology and Analysis of the Ego.