Kids visiting Target will no longer have to consider their gender while shopping.
The retailer announced Friday it will start removing gender-based labeling in several departments — including toys, bedding and entertainment — around the store. The company says the decision comes after feedback and suggestions from customers.
“As guests have pointed out, in some departments like toys, home or entertainment, suggesting products by gender is unnecessary,” reads a statement from Target. “We heard you, and we agree. Right now, our teams are working across the store to identify areas where we can phase out gender-based signage to help strike a better balance.”
The decision will change elements beyond just the signage in these departments. In the children’s toys area of the store, Target plans to remove pink, blue, yellow and green paper on the back of the walls to eliminate references or suggestions based on gender.
This is so pointless. Besides, didn't Target give money to anti-gay organizations in the past?
This isn't 'pointless'. I don't know about any other moves Target did, but this particular one is good. Don't underestimate what impact of, for example, cleaning toys who are labelled as 'girls toys' have on kids who start associating everything that relates to that topic to women.
Besides, didn't Target give money to anti-gay organizations in the past?