A MUM has slammed Asda’s children’s clothing as ‘sexist’ saying she’s shocked over the stereotypes used to describe girls and boys.
Mum-of-two, Katherine Tierney, took to Twitter to vent her anger, after coming across George at Asda’s clothing descriptions.
Girls were described as “princesses”, while boys were called “active little men”.
Leggings for girls were described as “oh-so-pretty”, “playful” and “cute as a button”, while boys’ clothing was advertised as “comfy” and “cool”.
Sharing the descriptions, Katherine, a childcare worker, said: “I’m shocked at the different descriptions of trousers @georgeatasda have used for baby girls & boys.
“Active little men who need comfy clothes that move with them, or pretty little princesses who look as cute as a button?
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“Are you actually kidding me?!”
Fellow parents have agreed, railing against Asda saying it’s the “21st century” now.
One mum replied: “Shopping in ASDA today, PJs for my 11yr old girl.
“Unicorns, sequins (uncomfortable to sleep in), ridiculous slogans and 90% some form of pink.
“She is none of those things and would rather wear old, small ones. She was angry.”
Another woman said: “So boys move around but girls just sit still and look pretty?! FGS Asda, sort it out.
“We’re in the 21st century now, not Victorian England!”
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While this mum added: “It irritates me so much.
“I’ve bought my daughters boys trainers since they started school as they are far sturdier and usually waterproof.
“Girls trainers aren’t fit for any purpose other than to look ‘pretty’.
“Most girls school uniform trousers are “fitted” and none have pockets.”
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And a dad agreed too, saying: “Our 4yo girl wanted superhero pants yesterday.
“So of course we had to go to the ‘boys’ section given everything in girls was pink, princesses and unicorns… Argh!”
Someone else labelled it “madness”, while another said it was “limiting” for children.
Fabulous has reached out to Asda for a comment.
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