Papa Pete's Doll Blog — Gender Neutral Dolls
The Pink Aisle vs The Blue Aisle: The Battle Over Gender and Toys
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Whoever thought shoving children into a gender defined toy box was a good idea? Boys and girls do play differently, but the gender defined toy box limits play. Will playing with dolls make a boy gay? Sounds kind of ridiculous when stated so boldly right? Pink aisle vs Blue aisle? Children are gendered, Dolls are not!
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Why are there anatomically correct dolls?
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Why are there anatomically correct dolls? Among other reasons to downplay body shaming, to prevent pink aisle-blue aisle stereotyping etc. Are there Transgender Dolls? Cross dressing dolls? Gay Dolls? Of course! Gender neutral dolls are easily cross dressed. Remember, doll play is story telling and world building play.