Gender Socialization

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This paper looks at whether gender socialization exists among the products in toy stores. The writer claims that parents, in the choice of suitable toys for their children, play a significant part in the socialization of the child. The writer continues that the toy store itself also plays a considerable role in offering or marketing products, according to a gender stereotype. In this article, the writer conducts an interview with an imaginary parent about gender socialization in their children.

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"Gender role stereotyping is one of the most consistent ways in which adults and particularly parents pay an important role in the socialization of a child. Toy play and toy selection provide context for parents to share their knowledge and teach the child their expectations in regard to gender-appropriate behavior. Toy stores are in a position to reinforce this gender-socialization as well. A visit to a Toy store in West side Pavilion showed there was definitely a clear division of toys that were being ... "

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