Prof. M's Eureka Moment Week #2

Everyone did nicely for an opening post and comment on the class blog. Our individual blogs are now up and running. My Eureka moments come from beginning to be conscious of the little things that I take for granted everyday. My daughter is three years old and attends daycare. The toys in the classroom are played by both the boys and girls regardless if our society has placed the title of a "girl toy" or "boy toy" on them. My daugher loves playing with the dinosaurs and the computer games like Diego. She will pick up a puzzle that is about trucks and cars. She plays with the dolls and the supermarket too, but, doesn't limit herself to "girl toys". She sees the fun in all toys. I have noticed some little boys playing with the girls in the supermarket or puppet theater. There are no gender expectations put on these children. The children have free time in the morning and afternoon and are free to play with whatever toys they choose. What is these expectations weren't defined for children later on by their parents, teachers, televisions shows? Would more females explore current male dominatd professions and vice versa? And, how would relaxing these expectations change so much of our current gender communication? Would men express emotions differently than they do now? Would more women seek out leadership opportunities? Or, be more assertive in situations? Hmmmmm...........