I have a niece that was born in the early 1970's and because I was very aware of the first-wave feminism social mores at the time, I made sure that any gifts I gave her as she was growing up were gender-neutral.   I don't have grandkids yet, but if one comes along, I will just get them what I think they would like, gender-specific or not.  I think that makes more sense.   Why should I let my own expectations define what toys kids play with?