traditions within various cultures promote the passing down of certain toys to their children based on the child's gender. in south american indian communities, boys receive a toy bow and arrow from their father while young girls receive a toy basket from their mother. in north african and saharan cultural communities, gender plays a role in the creation of self-made dolls. while female dolls are used to represent brides, mothers, and wives, male dolls are used to represent horsemen and warriors. this contrast stems from the various roles of men and women within the saharan and north african communities. there are differences in the toys that are intended for girls and boys within various cultures, which is reflective of the differing roles of men and women within a specific cultural community.