wifebeaters Re: Closets and Wardrobes

[potioncat]

> Carol:
> And, for the sake of discussion, if this term isn't generally
> considered offensive, why isn't it? It's almost as if using the term
> condones wifebeating (manly men wear sexy shirts and beat their
> wives). Does anyone see what I'm getting at? It doesn't seem like 
the
> kind of term that *ought* to be legitimized.  
> 

Potioncat:
I thought the offensive nature of the name was that it implied that a 
male of a certain ethnic background would likely be a wife-beater. 
(Italian? Polish? European?) Or are they considered Gangsta now? 
Different ethnicity. I'll ask Sarah what she thinks.

(oh yeah, a teenaged girl's answer is going to be very helpful.)

What are they called in stores? That might be a better choice.