A social experiment was conducted to test how children react to sexist situations. A group of children were given the option to play with toys from either a blue trunk or a pink trunk, with the blue trunk containing "girl" toys (princess costumes and dolls) and the pink trunk containing "boy" toys (cars and superhero costumes). The children were initially unaware of the contents of the trunks and were allowed to choose which one they wanted to play with.
As the children played, they were presented with situations that challenged traditional gender stereotypes, such as a boy wanting to play with a doll or a girl wanting to play with a car. The children were observed to see how they would react to these situations.
The experiment showed that the children were initially open-minded and willing to play with any toy, regardless of its traditional gender association. However, as the experiment progressed, some of the children began to enforce traditional gender stereotypes, telling each other that certain toys were only for boys or girls.
Despite this, one girl, Ana, stood out for her open-mindedness and willingness to challenge traditional gender stereotypes. When presented with the idea that certain toys were only for boys or girls, Ana disagreed and said that she could play with any toy she wanted.
The experiment was observed by the children's parents, who were surprised and impressed by their children's reactions. The parents were also given the opportunity to reflect on their own attitudes towards gender stereotypes and how they may be influencing their children's behavior.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The script is based on an advertisement made by the Andalusian Women's Institute.
2. The experiment involves five children, two of whom are accomplices, playing with toys in a room.
3. The children are initially asked to choose between two trunks, one pink and one blue, without knowing what's inside.
4. All the girls except one choose the pink trunk, while all the boys choose the blue trunk.
5. The trunks contain toys and costumes that are traditionally associated with the opposite gender (e.g. cars and superhero costumes in the pink trunk, princess costumes and dolls in the blue trunk).
6. The children are allowed to play with the toys and costumes, and their reactions are observed.
7. One of the children, Alejandro, initially chooses a princess costume but then decides not to wear it.
8. A girl, Carmen, is introduced to the experiment and chooses the blue trunk.
9. Carmen plays with a remote-controlled car and shows no interest in the toys in the pink trunk.
10. The children are asked if they think there are things that a boy or girl can't do, and most of them say no.
11. One of the children, Victor, says that girls can't drive cars, but Anna, another child, corrects him and says that her mother can drive.
12. The experiment is observed by the children's parents, who are asked for their reactions and opinions.
13. The parents praise their children for their open-mindedness and willingness to challenge traditional gender roles.