Happyinwonerland
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Jul 1, 2014
Kids learn a lot about social norms, expectations, gender roles, and stereotypes through the things they are exposed to everyday. Their toys, the books they read, the entertainment they watch- it all gives constant, subtle message about what certain genders, races, socioeconmic classes should and should not do.
I think it is great that Minnie is switching it up between pants and skirts if that's what she wants to do. And if someday Mickey decides to try a skirt or ballgown, there would be nothing wrong with that either. The more that kids are exposed to the idea of a girl captain in pants, the more it normalizes the idea, and the less likely future generations will be biased and hateful about ideas and lifestyles different from their own.
I think it is great that Minnie is switching it up between pants and skirts if that's what she wants to do. And if someday Mickey decides to try a skirt or ballgown, there would be nothing wrong with that either. The more that kids are exposed to the idea of a girl captain in pants, the more it normalizes the idea, and the less likely future generations will be biased and hateful about ideas and lifestyles different from their own.