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Feminist slogan tees everywhere!

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AFierceBadRabbit · 07/03/2017 20:18

What's this about?
It kind of irks me, but I can't explain why.

I mean, sure, I suppose I am a feminist, I consider all genders to be equal and all that, but I wouldn't be seen dead in one of these.

But surely it's like taking a serious message, and important issue and crapping all over it for fucks sake.

Mini rant, that's all.
Good ladies of MN, would you wear it?

(pics via topshop)

Feminist slogan tees everywhere!
Feminist slogan tees everywhere!
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AFierceBadRabbit · 07/03/2017 20:21

Basically I witnessed two teens looking at them today laughing, one said 'oh my god that's so stupid, but i like it'.
I thought 'yeh, that stupid word is the reason you will be able to fucking vote in a few yrs, haha!'

Help me not combust.

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ClaryIsTheBest · 07/03/2017 20:40

Sure. But on a shirt?

That is stupid imo.

HoneyDragon · 07/03/2017 20:42

Hopefully they meant just writing feminist on a tshirt as a fashion statement was stupid.

Floisme · 07/03/2017 20:42

I don't see what the problem is - crossovers between fashion and politics are nothing new.

Off the top of my head, I've worn 'Anti Nazi League', 'Reclaim the Night' 'CND' (That was cheeky as I wasn't a member) and 'Women against Pit Closures.'

So what if not everyone gets it? Maybe they'll ask and learn something, maybe not.

What I wouldn't do is buy a T shirt from Philip Green.

Penhacked · 07/03/2017 20:50

yeah, I think it's ok. I think it is the whole 'reclaiming the word' thing. Just trying to say, yes I am, so what? I might get some done with the word 'vulva' on the front Grin bet they would just fly off the shelves.

ClaryIsTheBest · 07/03/2017 20:50

"I don't see what the problem is - crossovers between fashion and politics are nothing new."

Well, yes. But feminism is so many different things. I vehemently disagree with some feminist ideas supported by some feminists.
And I agree with other ideas.

So, it's just slightly weird wearing a shirt with a very political slogan that has so many different connotations.

AFierceBadRabbit · 07/03/2017 20:54

Somehow I hugely suspect corporate fat cats like topshop dont give a monkey's f about feminism. They sure don't seem to give all that may f's about fair pay and the well being of their third world 'female' child workers.

When something hits the shelves in this bland a manner I don't particularly feel pride.

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AFierceBadRabbit · 07/03/2017 20:55

Just to clarify - the world feminist on a tee is fair play.
The world feminist on a high street store tee kind of doesn't convince me.

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AFierceBadRabbit · 07/03/2017 20:56

word

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Floisme · 07/03/2017 22:04

Well Top Shop will never see another penny of my money as long as Philip and Tina are in change so I guess I agree with you on that point.

AFierceBadRabbit · 08/03/2017 00:04

floisme yes

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herecomesthsun · 08/03/2017 06:49

some references

  • see also "We should all be feminists" tee and the Women's march.
Feminist slogan tees everywhere!
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