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Sometimes I really wonder just how much both get pushed into these specific roles, like for example when boys are given toy soldiers and girls are given baby dolls. Its kinda scary just how early this starts
It's why Babrie dolls are so significant. They were the first doll that didn't have some kind of gimmick of constantly needing care (being a literal baby, needing to be fed etc.). Barbie was marketed as a fully independent woman.
I agree but Barbies could still enforce traditional gender roles. My Barbie had a washer and dryer, ironing board, vacuum, and a fridge. Other accessories existed too but these are the ones I was given. It would've been nice if my Barbie had scrubs, a briefcase, a basketball & hoop, paints and an easel, a bike or kayak... anything other than just housework to do!