Forever 21 Pulls 'Allergic to Algebra' Girls' Tees (PHOTO)

by Circle of Moms Editors 0

Once again, a major retailer embellishes girls' t-shirts with a sexist slogan and then pulls the shirts from shelves after receiving complaints from consumers and activists.

The LA-based Forever 21 chain, which specializes in inexpensive, trendy clothing, is selling a slew of anti-education shirts this season, with messages ranging from "Skool sucks”  to ”I heart school" (on the front) and "not…” on the back. Critics (including Reddit readers and signers of a petition at Change.org) have targeted the algebra-bashing message because it furthers the perception that girls have a harder time with math than boys.

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Are there teen girls out there who would wear an "Allergic to Algebra" shirt or is this a publicity stunt?

Image Source: Via Reddit