Gender Roles Gender roles are reinforced through the toys given to girls and boys. Visit a local toy store or a local bookstore and look at the toys or books that are designed for boys and girls ages 6 through 12.

(If you are unable to visit a toy or bookstore, visit the Web site of a large toy or book retailer.) Compare and contrast the girls’ toys or books with the boys’

toys or books. What percentage of the toys or books reinforce traditional gender roles?