Question

Why do you think the games boys and girls play are different? What do these games tell you?

Answer 1

Societies have attributed specific roles to boys and girls that they are meant to play in their whole span of life. The inculcation of socially accepted roles start with the family itself. Boys are always considered physically stronger as compared to the girls. They are given different toys to play with. For example, boys are given cars and guns to play with girls are given dolls. While boys are encouraged to undertake outdoor activities and sports, girls, on the other hand, are encouraged to learn home-making skills even during games.

These games clearly represent the psyche of the society that considers men as stronger, both emotionally and physically. The toys given to boys are meant to boost their masculinity and the toys given to girls are clearly defined to make them stick to their feminine roles.