JCPenney has recently landed in the news for its T-shirt “I'm too pretty to do homework, so my brother has to do it for me.” I believe that the shirt degrades and ruins the image of girls. But it's not just JCPenney that has released sexist clothing like this. Target has also recently released a women's t-shirt that says ‘Trophy’ across the chest. These shirts are only a few articles of clothing that are stereotyping girls and giving them the mindset that we are supposed to be pretty and uneducated and leave all the academic and more intense acts to the boys.
This has led to many controversies online. “The long-sleeve T-shirt that J.C. Penney pulled off its website today amid plenty of parental outrage read: "I'm too pretty to do my homework so my brother has to do it for me." And, judging by the description of the shirt on the JCPenney website—"Who has time for homework when there’s a new Justin Bieber album out? She’ll love this tee that’s just as cute and sassy as she is"—it seems like the company didn't have a problem with the shirt until …show more content…
“These shirts are intended as a fun wink and we have received an overwhelmingly positive response from our guests,” says Molly Snyder, a Target representative. But also included a lot of backlash from the media. “In response to public backlash over the shirts, DC Comics issued a statement, saying "We understand that the messages on certain t-shirts are offensive. We agree. Our company is committed to empowering boys and girls, men and women, through our characters and stories. Accordingly, we are taking a look at our licensing and product design process to ensure that all our consumer products reflect our core values and philosophy," (Hill, Selena). Both reasons are basically sexist, and should be
This has led to many controversies online. “The long-sleeve T-shirt that J.C. Penney pulled off its website today amid plenty of parental outrage read: "I'm too pretty to do my homework so my brother has to do it for me." And, judging by the description of the shirt on the JCPenney website—"Who has time for homework when there’s a new Justin Bieber album out? She’ll love this tee that’s just as cute and sassy as she is"—it seems like the company didn't have a problem with the shirt until …show more content…
“These shirts are intended as a fun wink and we have received an overwhelmingly positive response from our guests,” says Molly Snyder, a Target representative. But also included a lot of backlash from the media. “In response to public backlash over the shirts, DC Comics issued a statement, saying "We understand that the messages on certain t-shirts are offensive. We agree. Our company is committed to empowering boys and girls, men and women, through our characters and stories. Accordingly, we are taking a look at our licensing and product design process to ensure that all our consumer products reflect our core values and philosophy," (Hill, Selena). Both reasons are basically sexist, and should be