Want to be an activist? Start with your toys

Title:: Want to be an activist? Start with your toys
Speaker:: McKenna Pope
Description:: McKenna Pope's younger brother loved to cook, but he worried about using an Easy-Bake Oven -- because it was a toy for girls. So at age 13, Pope started an online petition for the American toy company Hasbro to change the pink-and-purple color scheme on the classic toy and incorporate boys into its TV marketing. In a heartening talk, Pope makes the case for gender-neutral toys and gives a rousing call to action to all kids who feel powerless.

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Video Language:: English
Team:: closed TED
Project:: TEDTalks
Duration:: 05:22

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