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Why gender marketing isn't the best thing for your child

Author of Making Finn, Susan Newham-Blake and Gender and Development activist Lauren Uppink speak about why phrases such as "like a girl!" and "bossy!" are problematic.

Being "bossy" in the workplace - are women treated differently for displaying traits believed to be reserved for men? Our experts weigh in:



We also speak about why having separate toys for boys and girls may not be helpful...



Young girls aren't the only ones being told how to behave. Susan Newham-Blake weighs in on the pressures facing young boys:



We look at the #GenderMarketing feedback on social media:



What's your opinion on Gender Marketing? Let us know in the comments below.
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