Did the furor over JC Penney’s sexist T-shirts get you feeling a little down over the current state of feminism? Find an anecdote in shirts that affirm girls’ power, rather than turning them into pretty little objects.
Little Lefties’ bailiwick is kid’s clothing with environmental and political messages; moms reeling from a world of toddler thongs may enjoy their selection of equality themed clothing. Some Leaders Are Born Women? Future President? Or the says-it-all-with-one-image classic yin-yang?
SATees, a line of clothing with “big words for little kids” takes a brainy approach. Perhaps your young daughter would like to be labeled Indefatigable? Gregarious? Or our favorite, Erudite.
You know what annoys me? When manufacturers stick my kid into a gender box. Walk into any kids’ clothing or furniture store and you’ll see that the store is divided right down the middle between products meant for boys (blue, green, trucks, dinosaurs) and for girls (pink, purple, fairies, butterflies). The message is clear. Boys can be powerful and productive, girls should stick to being decorative.
