Abercombie and Fitch, a teen clothing retailer, has undergone controversy in the past. Recently, an interview from 2006 with the company’s executive, Michael Jeffries, re-surfaced. Please read the following article to find out what the interview was about:
This issue was also featured on the Ellen Degeneres show. Watch the following video to see how Ellen feels about this retailer:
Many individuals have been speaking out against Jeffries. People are even being encouraged to sign a petition against the company’s policy.
Check out the following video to learn about what one individual is doing:
Trying to make a change!
Based on the article and the video above, comment on the questions below in a blog post of 300 words.
1. How do you feel about Michael Jeffries’ view on who should wear Abercrombie and Fitch’s clothing?
2. Is it fair/equitable to target a particular group of teens? Why or why not?
3. How does this contribute to our already biased perception of what beauty is?
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