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In reply to the discussion: Gendered McDonald's toys [View all]

Nikia

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5. Maybe that is more of the bigger issue
Sun Feb 26, 2012, 12:39 PM
Feb 2012

I apologize for not putting this is in clear bigger context. Most of the "boy's" toys seem to be weapons or some kind of action figure which so seem to exaggerate male aggression. I am trying to pay attention more to what "girl's" toys they are offering. I know that most stores that sell toys do tend to characterize toys this way too. Going to McDonald's makes me wonder why a fast food restaurant is so into gendering toys though, but maybe they are just following that trend.
Many people say that boys and girls and different and that they naturally prefer certain toys. I feel like companies and society as a whole tries so hard to push it onto them. If it were so natural, why push it at all?

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