Video: 'Pink Girly Toys Don't Deter Women From Engineering'

Do toys shape a child’s gender identity? A recent article on the BBC Website warned parents about the dangers of buying pink, gender-stereotyped toys for girls, as this could deter them from a career in typically male-dominated fields, e.g. engineering.

However, a number of women who work in the field of engineering disagree with the BBC, which has now published a short video telling their story. To watch the video, click here.

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