Win! Myer: Please don't promote unhealthy body image

GREAT NEWS! We delivered your signatures to Myer's flagship Sydney store on Tuesday 17th June, making headlines around the country! Myer have now told Channel 10 news they aren't planning on buying any more of the dolls. It's a positive and important step forward. Thanks to everyone who was involved in the campaign.

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Campaign via Fair Agenda member Mark in Sydney:

Today while shopping at Myer I came across a Winx Club doll with legs so skinny they looked like they might snap. The image on the side of the box portrayed the doll in a seductive pose - as if she was pole dancing.

I’m genuinely surprised that a store like Myer would stock such a toy, so as a loyal customer, I’m asking them to remove it from their shelves. Will you join me?

It’s hard enough trying to protect my four-year old daughter against the barrage of photo-shopped advertising she sees on billboards and the sides of buses, without underweight and over sexualised toys being marketed directly at her, in doll form.

As a parent, I know how easily children can be swayed by peer pressure and messages of what is normal or cool. When toys portray women’s bodies so skinny that they appear to be starving, it can send a very dangerous message.

Myer's website says they are responsive to feedback, and I'm hoping if enough of us sign the petition, they'll quickly take this product off the shelves.

For support contact The Butterfly Foundation support service on 1800 334 673.

1,407 SIGNATURES

Dear Myer,

Please don’t sell toys that promote unhealthy body image to young girls.

Signed,

Latest activity

Monika , 2142  /  signed 2014-05-05 14:27:58 +1000
Nicola , 4217  /  signed 2014-05-05 14:14:45 +1000
Donna , 4053  /  signed 2014-05-05 14:05:47 +1000
"Because children need realistic role models and body image expectations. "
Hilary , 3302  /  signed 2014-05-05 14:05:07 +1000
Michele , 6157  /  signed 2014-05-05 14:01:46 +1000
"I am appalled that Myer would sell these dolls. They are promoting completely unrealistic expections for young impressionable children on what a girl should look like."
Bronwyn , 2515  /  signed 2014-05-05 13:58:55 +1000
Viviane , 2133  /  signed 2014-05-05 13:19:27 +1000
Benjamin , 3032  /  signed 2014-05-05 12:19:30 +1000
Elaine , 2131  /  signed 2014-05-05 11:55:50 +1000
"These dolls are ridiculous. Abnormally skinny! We already have too many young women and girls struggling with anorexia. Seductive pose! Give our children a chance to be just that – children.
Like Mark, I am surprised that Myer would sell such toys."
Elizabeth , 2602  /  signed 2014-05-05 11:42:04 +1000
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