
June 24, 2020

According to a
2019 Pew Research study, roughly five-in-10 Millennials said they believe forms or online profiles that ask about a person’s gender should include options other than “man” or
“woman.” That belief contrasts to the four-in-10 or fewer Gen Xers and older groups who agree with the sentiment. Millennials’ views on gender also extend past forms and into the real world. About 25 percent of Millennials said in the Pew study that they know someone who prefers that others use gender-neutral pronouns to refer to them. Roughly
As more consumers begin to share expanded views on gender roles and dynamics, companies around the world are beginning to reassess how to market products and create new types of products. One particular industry seeing a dynamic shift in how it approaches the topic of gender in its merchandise is the toys vertical. Since toys can influence how children develop and interact with the world, the toy market can play a vital role in how families…
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