After parental outrage, the Children's Place pulled two t-shirts, one with the slogan "Born to Wear Diamonds."
Here's the Article.
It also enumerates past examples of sexist children's clothing, with slogans that emphasize that girls are good at shopping but not good at school, or point out the prettiness of women in contrast to the smartness of boys.
I just wanted to get a feminist perspective on this. I can certainly see the sexism at play, and I wouldn't want my daughter wearing something that perpetuates these sorts of stereotypes.
But, after reading the comments, I also see the point of "If you don't like it, don't buy it!".
Should such shirts be banned? Is it legitimate for parents to get companies to remove such merchandise, or should they simply be voting with their money?
Here's the Article.
It also enumerates past examples of sexist children's clothing, with slogans that emphasize that girls are good at shopping but not good at school, or point out the prettiness of women in contrast to the smartness of boys.
I just wanted to get a feminist perspective on this. I can certainly see the sexism at play, and I wouldn't want my daughter wearing something that perpetuates these sorts of stereotypes.
But, after reading the comments, I also see the point of "If you don't like it, don't buy it!".
Should such shirts be banned? Is it legitimate for parents to get companies to remove such merchandise, or should they simply be voting with their money?