Module 4 Essay
Assignment Questions:
How do you know which items are intended for girls and which for
boys? Are there gender-neutral items or non-gendered items?
What kinds of things do you think clothes and toys teach children
about being a boy or a girl, end eventually a man or a woman? For
example, think about how the clothes might affect a child’s
movements, the messages/images on the packaging or clothing, and
how the toys might affect a child’s interests both now and later in life.
What beliefs, values, etc. are boys/girls and men/women supposed to
like/dislike?
Are there any ways in which toys, clothing or other children’s
consumer items encourage boys and girls to be similar to one another?
Explain.
How do children’s clothing and toys perpetuate or challenge inequality,
stereotypes, or other gender-related social phenomenon?
Describe any patterns you observed as well as anything you saw that
was unusual or unexpected.
