But Why, Though: Why Colors Became Gendered
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This document explores the cultural construction of gender through color, revealing how pink came to be associated with girls and blue with boys. Drawing on historical shifts in marketing, fashion, and social norms, it uncovers how these color codes emerged—not from inherent preferences, but from strategic branding and societal influences. The analysis also critiques the ongoing impact of these gendered color norms on childhood development and identity formation.
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