The document summarizes a study on gender roles portrayed in children's television commercials. The study found that mixed gender commercials were most common, showing both harmonious and combative interactions. All-female commercials portrayed independent interactions more, while all-male commercials were set indoors more. This contrasts past research finding stereotypical gender roles. The results suggest advertisers now market to both genders, representing progress toward gender equality. However, more research is needed due to the study's limitations.