Walmart Gender Differences

Upon my visit to the toy section at a local Walmart, I discovered some clear differences in the types of toys tailored for each gender. Overall, the toy section was about four isles with each gender occupying two plus a different section for babies. I found that the difference was mainly in gender and not race.
It is usually quite easy to tell which gender the toys in the section you’ve entered are geared towards. One of the main indicators for determining this is color. It’s stereotypical that boys’ toys are often dark blues, reds, and greys or blacks projecting masculinity, while girls’ toys give off a brighter vibe with a lot of pinks and purples. As for the interactive toys with sound, toys meant for boys have deep voices that talk about topics like fighting crime and construction, while girls’ …show more content…
Society has already made the decision for them and their parents that little boys are supposed to have the racecar and little girls the Barbie jeep. Even though we are advancing as a human race, there still isn’t much wiggle room without the kids suffering through the embarrassment that accompanies switching roles. This can lead to problems with future adult roles as well. If all the kids know is what their parents have provided them with, they’ll be more inclined to continue with what their childhood toys encouraged them to do. For instance, it is more typical for boys to engage in rough play which makes them more inclined to become athletes and work with gross motor skills. Girls often enjoy dressing up to play house or prepare food in their kitchen set, which leads them to become housewives that care for the family. Nowadays the split between genders is becoming smaller with more women in the workforce and more stay at home dads, so people need to show their kids it is okay to do what they