Gender Bias is Everywhere, Even Kids’ Clothing.

This video highlights a disturbing trend, but it’s nothing new. Toddler and teen pageants, and the damage they can cause for participants have been in the news for years. Outside of the limelight, kids’ clothing companies have been making everyday clothing for toddlers and young girls shorter and more revealing.

Some of the choices for toddler clothing items are shocking. But high heels and sexualized clothing are also being marketed heavily to pre-teens. Even lingerie is being designed and marketed for this age group. These girls are developing self esteem and should be able to be free from becoming sexual objects.

In 2011, a study showed that over 30% of girls’ clothing had sexualizing characteristics.