S*xist apparel and toys for children are sadly nothing new, but it's even sadder that manufacturers continue to produce them. Marvel,
the comic book publisher, is now contributing to the boys are
strong/girls are weak dichotomy with two t-shirts based on the popular "Avengers" franchise.
The shirt for boys declares, "Be A Hero," while the shirt for girls says, "I Need A Hero." Anyone else sick of the idea that girls are incapable of taking care of themselves and being their own heroes?
This isn't the first time "The Avengers" has gotten flack for sexism. Cartoonist Kevin Bolk made a splash when he re-drew the Avenger's movie poster depicting the bodies of the male characters in the pose Marvel usually reserves for females -- booty out.
To make the t-shirt situation worse, the one for boys costs eight dollars less than the one for girls.
LOOK: The difference between an "Avengers" shirt for boys and for girls
The shirt for boys declares, "Be A Hero," while the shirt for girls says, "I Need A Hero." Anyone else sick of the idea that girls are incapable of taking care of themselves and being their own heroes?
This isn't the first time "The Avengers" has gotten flack for sexism. Cartoonist Kevin Bolk made a splash when he re-drew the Avenger's movie poster depicting the bodies of the male characters in the pose Marvel usually reserves for females -- booty out.
To make the t-shirt situation worse, the one for boys costs eight dollars less than the one for girls.
LOOK: The difference between an "Avengers" shirt for boys and for girls
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