28-05-2016 16:00 via theguardian.com

Are gendered toys harming childhood development?

Research has found that dividing children’s toys based on gender can have lasting developmental implicationsMany parents are tired of the pink and blue divide in the toy aisles. Just last month, the White House held a conference on gender stereotypes in toys and media, with many toy manufacturers and experts attending. After feedback, Target announced in 2015 that it would get rid of signs labeling toys for boys or for girls. A UK campaign called Let Toys Be Toys seeks to get retailers to
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