Toy Store Assignment

Topic: Toy Store Assignment Order Description dropbox as an attachment using Microsoft Word (other formats will not be accepted). Toy Store Assignment Go to a toy store (Toys R Us, Wal-Mart, Target, etc.) and examine the toy department. When writing your paper, consider the following questions… ? How are the toys presented (categorized and displayed)? ? Check the suggested age of the toys you examine. ? What do the kinds of toys aimed at 1-3, 4-7, 8-11, 12+ year olds tell us about children at these age groups? ? Do any of the toys seems inappropriate for the suggested age range? ? Do the toys represent stereotypical views of girls and boys? Describe how. ? Are any toys presented so that they seem appropriate for either gender? ? Are there any toys that are stereotypically a boy toy or a girl toy because of how they are packaged but could be attractive to either sex with another package or name? ? Are there any toys marketed to both boys and girls? How might the marketing impact a child’s esteem? ? How does the marketing of toys appeal to parents as well as children? ? How do toys contribute to gender roles in our society (for better or worse)? ? Incorporate some observations of the children in the toy section **Write a 2-3 page reaction/summary of your findings, incorporating the above questions in your response. **Include at least two (2) APA formatted references to support your reaction