Blue is for boys and pink is for girls? In toy stores around the world the boys’ section is a bevy of cars and sports items, while girls’ shelves are lined with dolls. Supporters say companies are following the natural likes and dislikes of boys and girls. Critics argue this has long-term negative impacts. Now campaigns like #NoGenderDecember are trying to force toy companies to become more inclusive. We discuss at 1930GMT.
On this episode of The Stream, we speak with:
Lucie Follett @Lottie_dolls
Co-founder, Lottie Dolls
www.lottie.com
Joe DeProspero @JoeDeProspero
Father and blogger
Elizabeth Sweet @ElizabethVSweet
Researcher, University of California-Davis
elizabethvsweet.com
Margot Black @BlackInkPR
Parent and public relations executive
blackinkpr.com
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