Tell Urban Outfitters To Pull Sexist T-Shirts!

Tell Urban Outfitters To Pull Sexist T-Shirts!

The Issue

The latest insult from Urban Outfitters isn't a board game of ghetto stereotypes, or a racist Halloween costume, or a charming hipster tee that reads "Poverty Sucks" - it's a wearable ad for eating disorders. The V-neck t-shirt urges "Eat Less," a slogan young girls in the U.S most definitely need, on top of all the overwhelming pressure to be thin that results in soaring rates of anorexia, bulimia, and disordered eating. There's another lovely shirt that says, ""Fathers, it's up to you to protect your daughter's virginity!" Because in 2010, a woman's worth is still dependent on her virginity, and still controlled by her dad.

Enough is enough from this company - tell Urban Outfitters President Richard Hayne to pull these inane products and stop producing sexist, racist, degrading clothing.

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Sarah MenkedickPetition StarterSarah is a freelance writer currently based in Oaxaca, Mexico. She has spent the last five years teaching, writing and traveling on five continents. Her work has appeared in a variety of online and print publications, and her passions include anthropology, travel, history, cooking and running. She can frighten Mexicans with her capacity to eat habaneros without flinching. You can find out more about her on her website, <a href="http://www.posatigres.com">www.posatigres.com</a>.
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The Issue

The latest insult from Urban Outfitters isn't a board game of ghetto stereotypes, or a racist Halloween costume, or a charming hipster tee that reads "Poverty Sucks" - it's a wearable ad for eating disorders. The V-neck t-shirt urges "Eat Less," a slogan young girls in the U.S most definitely need, on top of all the overwhelming pressure to be thin that results in soaring rates of anorexia, bulimia, and disordered eating. There's another lovely shirt that says, ""Fathers, it's up to you to protect your daughter's virginity!" Because in 2010, a woman's worth is still dependent on her virginity, and still controlled by her dad.

Enough is enough from this company - tell Urban Outfitters President Richard Hayne to pull these inane products and stop producing sexist, racist, degrading clothing.

avatar of the starter
Sarah MenkedickPetition StarterSarah is a freelance writer currently based in Oaxaca, Mexico. She has spent the last five years teaching, writing and traveling on five continents. Her work has appeared in a variety of online and print publications, and her passions include anthropology, travel, history, cooking and running. She can frighten Mexicans with her capacity to eat habaneros without flinching. You can find out more about her on her website, <a href="http://www.posatigres.com">www.posatigres.com</a>.

The Decision Makers

Richard Hayne
Richard Hayne
President, Urban Outfitters

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Petition created on June 15, 2010