Q. What toys are marketed for boys, and what for girls? What do we learn through playing with gendered toys?
Women play with toys that are considered feminine from a young age, such as dolls, cosmetics, and tableware. They dress themselves up, decorate their house, and cook for themselves. And the toys are mostly pink. So women naturally learn activities that are considered feminine from an early age. Men play with toys that are considered socially masculine, such as cars and sword fights. Playing with these things, they learn to be loud, brave, and proud. Boys are also learning to be naturally masculine by playing with toys. By playing with these gender-separated toys, children are learning to play the role of gender that is traditionally distinct from themselves.
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