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WATCH | Barbie movie presents gender stereotypes

JOHANNESBURG - An organisation has highlighted gender stereotypes presented in the well-known Barbie movie. 

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Shout-It-Now points out the subconscious gender bias the movie displays.  These are boys wear blue and are encouraged to be strong, not cry, and take risks, while girls are expected to be polite, passive, and submissive.

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Ntombifikile Mtshali, the CEO of Shout-It-Now spoke to eNCA. 

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