During an episode of the Trash Taste podcast, released on September 10, popular streamer Imane "Pokimane" explained how Twitch has become more inclusive for female creators.
The Moroccan-Canadian streamer delved into her streaming journey and struggles on the platform. Throughout the conversation, Imane claimed that over the years, Twitch and its audience have changed a lot.
Appreciating the platform for becoming increasingly "more diversified," she noted:
Furthermore, she expressed gratitude for the support she's received against s*xist and misogynistic conduct while playing League of Legends.
Speaking about the changes Twitch has seen with regards to gender diversity, Pokimane said:
Continuing her trail of thought, she discussed her League of Legends days and the stereotypes viewers had in their minds regarding female creators. The streamer opined:
Furthermore, the popular personality talked about becoming increasingly frustrated with male creators who used to label her as a "cam-girl" because of her gender. When asked whether actual cam-girls are responsible for such misconceptions on the platform, Pokimane responded:
Having been on the Amazon-owned platform for over nine years, the iconic Twitch streamer has witnessed how the landscape has progressed over time.
As expected, the podcast has been a huge hit among viewers, racking up over 693k views and thousands of comments. With that being said, the majority discussed Pokimane's journey on Twitch.
Here's what viewers had to say:
As a popular Twitch veteran, Pokimane has become one of the most formidable names in content creation, boasting over nine million followers on the streaming platform. However, the Moroccan-Canadian streamer had to face misogynistic and abusive comments
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