Unfortunately, the small matter of whether we give children train sets or dolls to play with has lasting effects: a recent study found that both sexes are still being held back in their careers by outdated stereotypes. The Worldpay Zinc survey, which last month questioned 2,000 people on attitudes in the workplace, revealed that many of us think certain jobs should only be filled by men, and some only by women. Two thirds of those surveyed thought men make better mechanics, electricians and plumbers than women, and 64 per cent would rather buys flowers from a female florist.