“According to social scientists, playing with Barbie dolls negatively affects young girls’ self-esteem ... “These toys based on movies or cartoons have a story that the kids know that ...

Sweet treats are much more likely to appear in cartoons marketed for girls than they are for boys, according to studies ...

(KATU) — A recent study suggested that cartoons targeted at girls feature sweets like cupcakes ... or with spin-off action figures, such as "Barbie Life in the Dreamhouse" and "Star Wars ...