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This Year’s Edition of Gender Stereotyped Gift Guides (SociologicalImagesSeeingIsBelieving)
Fraulion sent in this screenshot from the Amazon.com homepage. In case you
needed help buying gifts, dads like history and politics, moms like to smell
nice and look shiny, girlfriends and wives like chick flicks and cute stuff,
boyfriends and husbands like classic rock and knowing what time it is,
grandpas like to watch documentaries (probably about “the war”), and grandmas
just want to look at pictures of their grandchildren.
Last but not least, Rob W. sent in another Amazon.com gift guide that suggests
that _women _want a masculine-looking watch and _men _want a wine aerator (I
don’t know what that is, but wine is woman-y right?). So… counter-
stereotypical push back against the gender machine? Or a typo? I’m going
with typo. Funny typo.
More after the jump:
Alex T. sent in pages from a toy catalog put out by the Australian superstore,
Myer. Judging by its pages, boys enjoy pretending to be scientists,
engineers, and soldiers (or generally shooting things), whereas girls like to
cook, cook, take care of babies, clean, and look pretty:
A reader-who-prefers-to-remain anonymous sent in a link to the Pottery Barn
Kids holiday catalog. Sandwiched between two more gender neutral sets of
pages are …
SociologicalImagesSeeingIsBelieving
Where I Live: Interior Design Ideas, with Maryanne Brillhart | Pottery Barn
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Pottery Barn KidsThe Empire Strikes Back Size 3T Pajamas Star Wars NEW $19.99 |
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POTTERY BARN CRIB QUILT~~INFANT GIRLS~~~~~ SZ 3 MTHS LOT EUC $12.00 |
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EUC Pottery Barn Kids Dress – 12-18 Months – Green Gingham $4.50 |
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Girls Pottery Barn Threads Giraffe Summer Shirt size 6-12 months $5.99 |
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POTTERY BARN KIDS PINK EMBELLISHED BOHO HIPPY SHIRT TOP BABY GIRL 12/18M 12-18M $0.99 |
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Pink Pottery Barn Light Jacket 6-12 Months $5.00 |
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Pottery Barn KIDS ONSIE-LIGHT PINK-6-12 MONTHS-NEW WITH TAGS $10.49 |
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Pottery Barn KIDS DRESS W/ MATCHING PANTIES-12-18 MONTHS-NEW W/ TAGS $13.99 |
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NWOT Pottery Barn Kids Rosette Outfit/Sunsuit w/Hat 18-24mo~SPRING~SUMMER! $15.00 |
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pottery barn dress size 6-12 months $7.99 |
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pink changing cover MW pottery barn kids fabric pink gingham never used $4.99 |
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NEW POTTERY BARN KIDS BABY GIRL RED PLAID DRESS 4th of July $11.99 |
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Pottery Barn girls dress size 12-18 months $15.99 |
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EUC Baby Girl Pottery Barn Kids Khaki & White Dress Sz 12/18M $14.99 |
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POTTERY BARN KIDS Girl Red Plaid Dress w/ Bloomers, 12 18M, EUC $4.99 |
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POTTERYBARN PINK GIRL PANTS/SHIRT SET SIZE 18/24 MONTHS $10.00 |
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NWT POTTERY BARN KIDS PINK CHECKS COTTON SHIRT 3T $7.99 |
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NWT POTTERY BARN KIDS GREEN CHECKS COTTON SHIRT 3T $7.99 |
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Girls’ 0-9months: 2 Sweaters–Pottery Barn, 2 Rompers, 2 Body Suits, & 1 Dress $19.99 |
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Pottery Barn Kids Girls White Lace Summer Blouse & Pink Pants Toddler 18-24month $15.99 |
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*Pottery Barn Girls 4PC Outfits NWT Sailway 12-18M $44.95 |
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Gorgeous LT Green/White Pottery Barn Dress 12-18M EEUC $8.95 |
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Adorable Pottery Barn Kids Outfit EEUC Size 3-6 Months L@@K $9.95 |
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Pottery Barn Kids light weight corduroy pink jacket size 6 to 12 months $12.99 |
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Pottery Barn Jumper, Green & White Check, 18-24 month, EUC $0.99 |
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Beautiful Pottery Barn Kids 18-24 mos one piece short outfit white stitching $7.99 |
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Beautiful Pottery Barn Kids 18-24 mos one piece short outfit pink white stitches $7.99 |
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POTTERY BARN KIDS New w Tag Pink Short Sleeve 1 Piece w Collar Baby 6 -12 month $5.99 |
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Pottery Barn Kids Making A Friend Fleece Footed Outfit Giraffe Shirt 12-18 Month $39.99 |
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Pottery Barn Kids Embroidered One Piece Long Sleeve Outfit White 18-24 months $19.99 |
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Pottery Barn Kids Christmas Reindeer Cupid One Piece Outfit White 12-18 Months $29.99 |
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Pottery Barn Kids Christmas Reindeer Comet One Piece Outfit White 18-24 Months $29.99 |
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Pottery Barn Kids Christmas Reindeer Comet One Piece Outfit White 12-18 Months $29.99 |
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Pottery Barn Kids Christmas Reindeer Comet One Piece Outfit Red 12-18 Months $29.99 |
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Pottery Barn Kids Jungle Elephant Taking A Bath Short Sleeve Shirt 12-18 Months $9.99 |
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Pottery Barn Kids Jungle Elephant Taking A Bath Short Sleeve Shirt 6-12 Months $9.99 |
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Pottery Barn Kids Girls Top $7.00 |
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Mondays Child 6 months pink smocked dress Pottery Barn Brown Velvet 3-6 mos New $4.99 |
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Pottery barn kids dress shirt – NWT $5.99 |
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EUC Pottery Barn Kids Pink Smocked Roses Dress Worn 1x 18-24 Months $14.99 |
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Kuchenprofi Sand Tea Timers, Assorted, Set of 3 $11.08 Kuchenprofi Sand Tea Timers (Set of 3), Multicolor… |
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4 Pack Oversized Dish Cloth sets by Cotton Craft – size 15×15 – Pure 100% Cotton – Crisp Basketweave striped pattern with a hanging loop – Highly absorbent, soft & sturdy – in 6 cheerful colors Spice, Green, Red, Linen, Black & Blue – Easy care machine wash – Coordinating kitchen towels sold separately We have been manufacturing home textiles and linens of unsurpassed quality to the highest international standards since 1968. We offer a complete range of luxury, spa, hotel, resort, bath, beach, kitchen, decorative, whimsical, utility, and kids linens. We offer uncompromising quality at the lowest cost by combining our family owned vertically integrated manufacturing with Amazon’s world class tec… |
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4 Pack Oversized Kitchen Towel sets by Cotton Craft – size 20×30 – Pure 100% Cotton – Crisp Basketweave striped pattern with a hanging loop – Highly absorbent, soft & sturdy – in 6 cheerful colors – Spice, Green, Red, Linen, Black & Blue – Easy care machine wash – Coordinating dish cloth sold separately We have been manufacturing home textiles and linens of unsurpassed quality to the highest international standards since 1968. We offer a complete range of luxury, spa, hotel, resort, bath, beach, kitchen, decorative, whimsical, utility, and kids linens. We offer uncompromising quality at the lowest cost by combining our family owned vertically integrated manufacturing with Amazon’s world class tec… |
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Rockabye Baby! Lullaby Renditions of Coldplay $10.60 Rockabye Baby! transforms timeless rock songs into beautiful instrumental lullabies. Guitars and drums are traded for soothing mellotrons, vibraphones and bells, and the volume is turned down from an eleven to a two. Rockabye Baby! is the perfect way to share the music you love with the littlest rocker in your life…. |
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Pottery Barn – Divas $19.90 1. Shirley Bassey — Big Spender; 2. Billie Holiday — Comes Love; 3. Peggy Lee — I’m A Woman; 4. Aretha Franklin — You’re All I Need To Get By; 5. Nina Simone — My Baby Just Cares For Me; 6. Ella Fitzgerald — I’m Beginning To See The Light; 7. Sarah Vaughn — Sometimes I’m Happy; 8. Pearl Bailey — Tired; 9. Diana Krall – They Can’t Take That Away From Me; 10. Dinah Washington — Since I Fell… |
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Cocktail Mix 2: Martini Madness $13.96 18 tracks including Ann-Margret’s THIRTEEN MEN. Also: Mel Torme, Quincy Jones, Mose Allison etc. Scuffs on disc will not affect play. Bill Inglot mastering…. |
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RoomMates RMK1439SLM Scroll Tree Peel & Stick Wall Decal MegaPack $23.99 … |
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RoomMates RMK1382SCS Star Wars: The Clone Wars Glow in the Dark Wall Decals $3.99 You will feel the Force with this ultra dynamic set of Star Wars: The Clone Wars wall decals. Based on the hit Cartoon Network show from the Lucasfilm Animation studios, these decals feature the original 3D art of all your favorite characters: Anakin Skywalker, Ahsoka Tano, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Yoda, R2D2, and many more. Better yet, all of the lightsabers glow in the dark! Your walls will never be bor… |
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Thomas & Betts AR135D Touch Lamp Kit $6.48 This touch lamp kit from Thomas & Betts is a 3 light level touch dimmer wiring kit. It’s ideal for use with metal floor, table or swag lamps, single or multi bulb incandescent and halogen lamps. Use this kit to repair an old non working touch lamp or convert any standard metal base lamp. Rated for up to 200Watts and runs on 120V standard USA voltage it is UL listed and comes with a 2 year warranty… |
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Benny’s Video $14.38 BENNY’S VIDEO – DVD Movie… |
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Pottery Barn Bedrooms $3.95 For half a century, Pottery Barn’s signature blend of comfort and style has been a source of inspiration in homes across America. Full of favorite furnishing ideas and styling secrets, Pottery Barn Bedrooms offers imaginative decorating solutions for master bedrooms, guest rooms, family bedrooms, and other sleeping spaces. In chapters devoted to everything from lighting and color to windows and storage, this invaluable sourcebook covers the basic principles you need to know to create an intimate retreat that’s uniquely yours. |
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The Pottery Barn Rules $30.57 The Pottery Barn Rules is one of the most controversial books ever written about Africa. It is the culmination of a 3 1/2 year investigation that examined thousands of pages of documents, films and top secret recordings surrounding the African situation. The Pottery Barn Rules points an indicting finger at ‘the power elite’ who seek to control Africa because of its vast natural resources, its gold, diamonds and especially its oil. The book also examines the role that racism inside the White House and other U.S. Government agencies may have played in the collapse of an entire continent. |
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Pottery Barn Dining Spaces $18.71 This book is in New – Excellent condition |
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Pottery Barn Bathrooms $18.71 This book is in New – Excellent condition |
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Pottery Barn Workspaces $18.71 This book is in New – Excellent condition |
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Pottery Barn Storage & Display $18.71 This book is in New – Excellent condition |
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Pottery Barn Kids: Kids’ Rooms $4.04 Designing a kid-friendly home means more than just creating the ideal bedroom for your child. Because children find their way into every little nook, learning how to make your entire home safe and appealing to children is essential. "Kids’ Rooms shows you how to create living spaces for the whole family that are comfortable, stylish, and age-appropriate. Packed with creative ideas and solutions, this lavishly illustrated guide is the definitive sourcebook for today’s family home. |
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Pottery Barn the Complete Book of the Home: Creative Inspiration and Design Solutions $19.51 "The Complete Book of the Home" is a valuable sourcebook you’ll return to again and again, offering ideas for every aspect of home decorating, from space planning to selecting furnishings and accessories and from choosing colors, lighting, and materials to solving storage needs. The book presents a full range of home styles–classic living rooms, spa-like baths, gourmet kitchens, shared family rooms, outdoor living spaces, state-of-the-art media rooms, and more. Every chapter contains innovative case studies of real-life homes, with tips on why each room works. For people who want to bring style and comfort to the way they live, "Home" shows you how, with hundreds of accessible decorating ideas, quick styling tips, and clever design solutions. Pottery Barn "The Complete Book of the Home" has sold 36,000 copies internationally. |
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Barn $3.95 For two centuries, a New England barn watches history unfold. The elegant oil paintings and lyrical text capture the beauty of a barn faithfully keeping vigil generation after generation. |
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