Research Paper On Rey Toys

Whereas most gender specific toys fit into the gender specific stereotypes, the nongender specific toys seemed to discourage stereotypes. An example would be Lego’s, this is a nongender specific toys that allows both sexes to use his or her imagination to the fullest.

In 2001, Disney started branding their princess line to target young girls. In their motion pictures, Disney has been known to portray some stereotypical depictions of gender (England, Descartes, and Collier-Meek, 556). They rendered these young princesses as naïve, submissive, weak, and domestic and the list continues. Take a look at the princesses from the past, Sleeping Beauty,

     Few toys were aimed equally at both genders. Even board games, while intended for both sexes, usually seemed aimed more towards one gender or another. Both sections had a lot of gender- stereotypical toys. General ideas on girls’ and boys’ behaviors and interests were very prevalent in the toys intended for each gender. After really looking at the toys in both sections it is easy to understand why stereotypical ideas about both genders are so strong since these ideas are introduced at such a young

Some parents believe that their children should play with gender appropriate toys because if not their children would grow up

Star Wars was an extraordinary movie series in the 80’s and Disney made a new episode in the Star Wars Saga. The Force Awakens is the new movie Disney released. The protagonist is Rey, a young woman who was born on Jakku. The toy industry has made new toys of the new characters in The Force Awakens. Recently, what has shocked so many people is that in the game, Monopoly/Star Wars the protagonist (Rey) was not included into this version of Monopoly. I think that the most important movie characters, especially the protagonist of the story, should appear in these toys or games. As the article “Asleep at the switch? ‘Force Awakens’ heroine missing from toy lines” states, “A social media firestorm erupted over the lack of Rey in a new ‘Star Wars:

Care Bear is another preschool girl specific toy. These plush toys come in many colors, but the only ones on the shelf that day were pink & purple. The bears are advertised as cuddly, sweet and made for hugging, which can be targeted to any gender but were only be found in the girl section. I found single isle that had any that can cross over to either gender. First there are the Monster University plush toys, Art & Squishy. Both are purple and non suggestive to gender. The toys were advertised to be additions for the movie that came out in 2013. This movie was enjoyed by all ages, genders and races. According to Carol Mansbach Alter “Disney markets toys in a way that seems to rely on girl’s willingness to cross gender lines”. (The Gender Marketing

We as a people should care about gender specific toys because play is an important part of a child’s life. Toys give children a sense of belonging, and help them to decide how they will behave, how they will dress, and how they will play with other kids. Each toy has a way of helping children to learn, whether it is by growing their muscle memory, teaching them special skills, or helping them to solve difficult problems. The problem isn’t the toys themselves but it is the division of the toys, between the girls section and the boys, the colors, and the misconception that boys and girls should only play with certain types of toys, and they must be distinct for both sexes. The boys and girls sections are divided by the

According to the article on Asleep at the switch? “Force Awakens” heroine missing from toy line it talks about making Rey part of being in board games. But according to the creatures of the star wars movie they did not want people to see Rey toys before the people watch the movie. Then according to Disney and Hasbro company of the monopoly game they say that Rey will be added to the new monopoly games. In fact, in the past Darth Vader was one of the popular toys that was being sold in many stores. In the older movies about star wars Darth Vader was the evil lord. Now even girls like the star wars toys, but since Rey is a girl everyone wants the Rey toys. Then Steve, who runs the star wars said that it is interesting

When it comes to toys kids think that they have to play with their own genders toy.In the artical ¨What the research says:gender-typed toy¨ toys girls play with dolls,custom,jewelry,etc but most boys play with fighting toys,soldiers,action figures etc.The best thing for kids to play with is non gender toys like art,music,sports etc.If all kids played with these things then they would learn to be more active and physical with boys and girls.As your child grows they will learn that gender type toys were not necessary,instead kids can actually play sports or draw with different genders.The reason why kids love gender toys is because they are based upon movies and tv shows.When the kids see a new movie they will go to the store and buy the toy

From action figures to Monopoly games, “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” ‘s character Rey has taken the stage, but when Disney holds back on Rey merchandise, not only is there an eruption of concern from boys, but also girls and adults of all ages.

Toys. When you walk into any store you’ll find two seperate toy rows. A bright pink row filled with Barbies, My Little Pony, and Littlest Pet Shop. Princesses, stuffed animals, dresses and sparkles. The other section is cool blues with Nerf Guns, Legos, and Hotwheels. Action figures line the aisles. Two genders, separated like night and day. Why should we separate them? What do the “expected” toys for each gender say about gender roles and how our society silently enforces them?

One could use this source in order to compare and contrast the differences between the boy toy sections and the girl toy sections in stores. In the article, Paige Averett explains how her and her friend went to the store to look for a Wonder Woman toy, but failed to find a single Wonder Woman action figure. Averett explains, “No Wonder Woman. But even more fascinating was that she was on a group of packages but not actually made into a figurine. Wonder Woman is a character in the ‘‘League of Justice,’’ and all the other characters, all male,

The Fisher-Price Learn with Me Zebra Walker, is targeted to teach young children to help them learn how to walk, it teaches them their ABC’s and 123’s as well. The bright colors and music is meant to attract the child’s attention, also to refine their fine motor skills and their gross motor skills. The toys in these aisle, were for the most part gender neutral. However, there

Did Rey awaken the force of society, media, and toy manufacturers? Social media has taken a stand that there has been a lack of female heros available. For example, “Over the holidays, Twitter exploded with the hashtag “#wheresrey” according to an article named, “Asleep at the switch? Force Awakens” heroine missing from toy line” by the Associated Press, adapted by Newsela staff. Apparently, there has been rumors that Rey was kept from the toy line due to preventing the plot point either in the current movie or possibly the sequel. But who’s to say this is really true? Another heroine previously difficult to find was Jessie the cowgirl from “Toy Story 2.” Is this just a coincidence? I think not. Considering the openness and acceptance of human

Going into different stores, one can easily pick up on the major gender roles each store supports. Even the morals of an innocent toy store, such as KB Toys, is tainted by the gender-differentiating dolls for girls, and trucks for boys. Upon entering the store you can tell right away which aisles attract which kids. To the left there is pink fluffy bears, pink Barbie and friends toys, white teddy bears etc. To the right there is a less vibrant color setting, coordinating army green, black, and gray color schemes. I think it is apparent to anyone who enters these stores that the pink pretty isles are meant to attract little girls, and the dark green and gray isles are meant to attract boys. Upon the packages of toy trucks and guns, there are pictures of young boys playing with them and/or cartoon male figures controlling them. On the packaging of Barbie and her friends there are also other girls on the packaging. I was unable to pick up on a single female on the package of any toy truck or gun throughout the entire store. The