Robin Abcarian: A new law helps neutralize the powerful gender signals we send to kids

A few days ago, California became the first state to require large retail stores to provide shoppers with "gender neutral" sections for some products aimed at children, such as toys and toothbrushes.

"We need to stop stigmatizing what's acceptable for certain genders and just let kids be kids," said the bill's author, Democratic Assemblyman Evan Low of San Jose. "My hope is this bill encourages more businesses across California and the U.S. to avoid reinforcing harmful and outdated stereotypes."

Some business groups think the government shouldn't be telling retailers how