OPINION: Dresses, nail polish and beauty items aren t gendered
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By no means is this piece going to reinvent the wheel or offer a groundbreaking point, yet this is a conversation we need to be having.
Dresses, nail polish and beauty items that are labelled “For Men” are not gendered, no matter how boldly the words are printed.
They are marketed towards a specific gender because it s a foolproof way to get money. Additionally, men s masculinity is so fragile that they need to be told what clothing or skincare items they can use.
Before I dig into what caused this venting, let s remember that gender is socially constructed. To simplify, society plays a huge role in outlining what is feminine and masculine, and what is acceptable for men and women to do and wear.