![]() ![]() But was I to rely on a doll to teach me that, or might I have received some outside influence on matters dealing with my finances and career? I don't know. It's not such a bad existence, and it is self-funded. Yes, it would appear I was made to aimlessly roam the earth and wear clothes. Their clothes were all over the map: some expensive, some functional, some vintage (thanks, Mom), and some homemade.Ī quick mental recount of my last dozen years as an adult reveals there may be some truth to this. Sometimes they went on vacations to exotic destinations such as Hawaii and Tulsa. My dolls cruised Barbietown (i.e., the kids' half of the basement) in hot cars and met up with their friends. Some girls played school, some played doctor. The book also notes that some girls dress and play with their dolls as an indication of what they will become. There are happy memories of sewing with Grandma, and there are ruthless memories of cutting off their hair and setting them on fire. A few studies are mentioned pertaining to how closely young girls align their sense of self with the dolls they chose to play with and how they played with them. You could make Barbie do anything, and the discussion touches on Barbie's many careers and nationalities. She was going to make money selling the millions of possibilities you could provide for the dolls (through the right fashions, accessories, and big-ticket dream houses, horses, and hears-well, I'm getting ahead of myself). The hourglass figures mimicked the mannequins in store windows because this shrewd businesswoman wasn't going to make money selling dolls. Like many girls, I played with barbies as a child, and as the creator (Ruth Handler, a dark-haired Jew) intended, it was all about the clothes. Must we sacrifice that in order to stand up for our rights to equality? How do you bond with something that looks like a taffy pull with a face?" writes LA Times journalist and feminist Patt Morrison. ![]() ![]() She was just a doll that didn’t always have one I connected to but did enjoy getting ones as gifts since family and friends thought I would like them. That being said I didn’t have a problem with Barbie in regards to my body image or what my limitations were set (others “helped” with that). I’m an example of a child who wasn’t much into Barbies, couldn’t always find a representation of me, but admittedly thought they were nicely dressed and could see the appeal for them. It was fascinating hearing about Barbies I hadn't heard about that had come out before I was born. The material seems nicely researched and showcases both pro and anti Barbie opinions and viewpoints from a variety of girls and women. I’d definitely like to get a physical copy to look at the photos the print copy is supposed to contain. Possibly listening more than once would let more information settle into one’s brain. You’re listening to her speak clearly about a topic you’re interested in, but your mind can’t help but wander elsewhere. It was pretty easy to zone out with the narrator as she’s very much like a teacher. A good overview of Barbie and her history. ![]()
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