Unbelievable Things That Baby Boomers Grew Up Doing

Gendered Fun

Back in the day, toys were pretty strictly gendered to be for either girls or boys. Girls were given dolls and dresses while boys were given sports equipment and plastic cars. It was pretty clearly defined who was "supposed to" like which toy, but if you'd liked something from the other gender, it would mean mockery...

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.