ContactWhen boys play with dolls
- By Loretta Boronat
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- 02 Oct, 2015
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Society is obsessed with labeling what is masculine and what is feminine. This obsession could lead to problems about gender roles especially for children who are deprived of their self expression at an earlier age. A boy playing with toys perceived to be for the opposite sex does not necessarily mean he is less masculine, and it only shows that he engages in activities that he finds pleasure and interest in. Instead of coming to a conclusion that a boy playing with dolls means they’re feminine, one should think of it in the context that the boy could grow up to be a nurturer. But instead, the reality is that it’s less likely that a boy that plays with toys for girls are perceived as potential fathers but more likely as gay or sissies. The problem with society is it’s more accepting when girls play with trucks than when a boy prefers to play with dolls. To read the full article, click here…

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