Heteronormative Legos
These seemingly innocent building blocks are actually indoctrinating children with the notion that male/female binary genders are the norm. By having male and female pieces that only fit together one way, and often described in a gendered way (such as mated instead of connected), the creators are guilty of applying heteronormative language to topics unrelated to gender, sex, and reproduction. Instead, by having a diversity of colors and connectors, kids can be reassured that it is "okay" to not conform to societal expectations.
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