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33 Unnecessary Gender Specific Products

Mansized Kleenex, Chick Beer, Bronuts, and much more.

Brigid Zarrick

Jun 13, 2016

Lindenwood University

2913

We live in a world where colors, toys, clothing, and much more are thrown at boys and girls the second they are born. “Pink is for girls, and blue is for boys.” “Princesses are for girls, and trucks are for boys.” I could go on and on with things that are generally assumed for a certain gender. While many of these go back years and years, more and more is arising. Here, I have collected for you, a number of unnecessarily gender specific products.

1. Ear plugs

2. Tea

3. Kleenex

4. Razors

5. Beer

6. Yogurt

7. Socks

8. "Laptops"

9. Face masks

10. M&Ms

11. Chips

12. Bath time

13. Baby/children's clothes

14. Q-tips

15. The Earth

16. Earphones

17. Crowns

18. Cheese

19. Nurse/doctor kits

20. Tape

21. Laundry products

22. Tinkertoys

23. Baby harnesses

24. Magnets

25. Pens

26. Shower Gel

27. Toy guns

28. Squirrel underpants

29. Origami

30. Nail polish

31. Candles

32. Puzzles

33. Donuts

In conclusion, I am not actually offended by most of these items, and I understand that some even have good motives. So, if you want, go out and buy yourself some pink ear plugs or girl squirrel underpants. Just do not let these items limit you. Be who you truly are, and enjoy what you enjoy most, regardless of what society may tell you.

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