TED: Want to be an activist? Start with your toys | McKenna Pope

A 14-year-old activist shares her journey of convincing Hasbro to change its gender-biased marketing of Easy Bake Ovens. She created a petition on change.org, which gained significant media attention and led to Hasbro unveiling a new, gender-neutral product. Despite facing online negativity, she encourages others to pursue change and activism.

What realization did Gavin have about the Easy Bake Oven's marketing?

• It was marketed to both boys and girls.

• It was marketed specifically to girls.

• It was not marketed at all.

• It was marketed to adults.

What platform did the narrator use to create a petition?

• Patreon

• GoFundMe

• Kickstarter

• change.org

How many signatures did the petition gather in about three weeks?

• 10,000

• 46,000

• 25,000

• 100,000

What colors were included in the new Easy Bake Oven unveiled by Hasbro?

• Green and orange

• Pink and purple

• Red and yellow

• Black, silver, and blue

What did the narrator realize about their role after the petition's success?

• They were just a consumer.

• They were a toy designer.

• They had become an activist.

• They were a professional chef.

What kind of challenges did the narrator face after starting the petition?

• Lack of media attention

• Financial difficulties

• Negative comments and disrespect

• Technical issues with the petition

What message does the narrator convey about making a change?

• Perseverance is key to making a change.

• Only adults can make a change.

• It's impossible to make a change.

• Change is unnecessary.