I saw this article about John Lewis removing gender labelling from boys / girls clothing today:
www.msn.com/en-gb/lifestyle/style/john-lewis-gets-rid-of-boys-and-girls-labels-in-childrens-clothing/ar-AAr72oC?li=AA2FOLs&ocid=spartanntp
I think there is a lot to be said for doing away with 'negative' labelling, typically e.g. 'Little Monster' / 'I always get my way!' ,'I am a Princess'. I think this type of thing can impart questionable messages that reflect / shape thinking, attitudes and aspirations more than we might realise.
But where is the ' gender neutral 'boundary to be drawn?
Would you dress a boy in pink?
Would you let a boy wear a dress if that was what he chose for that day?
To my mind, IF we limit opportunity / expectations in life by gender stereotyping, then that needs to be addressed. But I think we may do just as much harm by 'imposing' apparent 'neutrality'.
I wonder if there is a link between what seems to be growing confusion over gender / sexual identity in younger people and too much 'carefulness' over avoiding gender stereotyping?
What do you think?
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