The Role of Parents’ Gender Stereotyped Attitudes and Gender Typed Toy Preferences in Children’s Future Career Aspirations

Gender roles play a significant role in the lives of many individuals. One important area in which gender roles have a prominent impact is the career choices of children. Children’s attitudes and beliefs about vocational interests are often shaped by the values and beliefs held by their parents, as well as the toys that they play with during childhood. This dissertation will review existing literature about how parents’ gender stereotyped attitudes and gender-typed toys can influence children’s perception of gender roles and their career preferences.