Hey! You Can't Wear That!

1. How do you feel about Michael Jeffries’ view on who should wear Abercrombie and Fitch’s clothing?

      Youths need positive messages about who they are as a people. This comment from Abercrombie & FItch's chief executive officer is so wrong and so discriminating, and it disgusts me. He's practically telling children and youth that nothing else but looks matter. He's also practically promoting bulimia, anorexia and other eating disorders to overweight and plus sized teens who want to be "cool and popular." 

      Physical appearance should be at the bottom of the list of Things That Should Matter because beauty and size is not the centre of priorities and importance. It does not matter if this person is a size 0, or a size 14, or if this person is a size S or XXL. The only priority and concern we all must share is our well being. Happiness and healthiness is at the top of the list of Things That Should Matter because being happy and healthy is the condition of being positive. 

      All stores must sell clothes for all sizes for all customers. It is not fair to exclude a particular group of overweight teens and judge them based on their image! Why disallow plus sizes? Why only sell sizes 10 and below? Why does it matter, huh, Mr. Jeffries? And the worst part is, he sounds extremely proud to not carry XL and XXL clothing. We are all human beings. I strongly strongly STRONGLY disagree with Michael Jeffries. Though, I thank him for being honest to announce his attitudes and beliefs so I know for future reference to stay away from his stores and him.

      I don't think I have ever taken an immediate dislike and been so terribly disgusted so fast by a person with a high ranking position before. Does he even THINK or CARE about what the feelings of the youth he is discriminating against at, like, at all? 

      Don't even listen to them my fellow teens and friends. YOU ARE ALL BEAUTIFUL!! :) As Ellen says, "Beauty isn't between a size 0 and a size 8. it is not a number at all. It is not physical "

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2. Is it fair/equitable to target a particular group of teens?  Why or why not?

      It is not fair/equitable because everyone needs to feel good about themselves and what they where. Low self esteem can result from physical appearance and weight. This controversy can cause permanent damage of judgement to oneself and a negative attitude toward oneself. Youth might develop eating disorders in order to fit into a size S and to be accepted in the "in-crowd." Targeting a particular group of teens can cause nothing but damage. Targeting a particular group of teens is very inhuman. Targeting a particular group of teens is not, and will never be fair. 

3. How does this contribute to our already biased perception of what beauty is?

      What we see on media is the "ideal" image of beauty. Flawless skin, perfect body, luscious hair, stylish clothes, sexy trends, model thin, etc. Similar "ideal" characteristics apply to men as well. According to the media, if you're not this particular image you're not cool enough or you're not worthy enough to be part of the in-crowd. The media influences the false definition of beauty. Since when are photo shopped images considered beautiful or ideal? It's bad enough the media is the reason of low self esteem, but corporations such as Abercrombie & Fitch too? It seems like this society's  intentions is too damage youth's attitudes about themselves and their appearances! 

      

      Even though we are surrounded by the influences of media, we do not have to pursue their definitions of beauty. Be your own definition of beauty, however you look, however your size. :D