The economic cost of gendered toys

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Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

Is there a sign saying parents are only allowed to buy the color/gender coded kits for the matching gender child?

Does a gender difference even exist? Larry Summers asked that question with three hypothesis in 2005. So many so little understood what he said as to assume he was accusing women of not being wired for science; accusing him of sexism.

Just asking these questions or noting trends can get many to assume they know what you think. And then viciously attack for thinking what they thought you said.

Are gender suggested science kits that bad? Or does it simply market to its most likely customers? I do not see any hard facts to suggest this marketing is right or wrong; desireable or undesireable. Since basic questions (such as a variability of science aptitude) are not even answered.