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Barbie

Barbi
Barbie
introducti "Barbie": a
sentimental
journey from
plastic decorations

on to the world of
corporations

Since her debut in 1959, Barbie has been sparking discussions ranging
from feminism and body image to consumerism and representation. It is
undeniable that she has left a mark on the hearts of generations of
children worldwide. While she was revolutionary back then, how do
those messages translate today in our world? Today I will delve into the
multifaceted history and significance of Barbie, and reveal the layers of
meaning woven into this seemingly simple toy, revealing Barbie as not
only a plaything but also a mirror reflecting the complexities of the
society that created her.
• When was Barbie released?
• Which doll was Barbie based of?
• Which company released Barbie and
why?
• Who had the idea for Barbie and why?
• What did the first Barbie doll look like?
• Where did they get the inspiration and
what were the consequences?
• How much did Mattel profit off of
Barbie?

Barbie’s
fi rst
Barbie’s
•
infl uence
How did Barbie inspire and influence the women and
little girls of that time?
• Was there any sort of backlash from parent on
something?
• Were these allegations true?
• What were the results of the study?
• What kind of backlash did “Teen Talk Barbie” receive?
• What were the results of the other study?
Barbie
syndrome
•
• What is ”Barbie syndrome”?
Who are Valeria Lukyanova and Lacey Wildd?
• Who is Jessica Alves?
The
introduction of
Kenneth Sean "Ken" Carson Jr.

Ken and friends


George and Margaret Roberts
Skipper Roberts

Stacie Roberts

Chelsea Roberts
I n t e r v i e w w i t h Ru t h H a n d l e r
In the many interviews that Mrs. Handler had in her life, most interviewers were more focused
on the creation of Barbie; where did the idea come from, how did she know that a grown up doll
with breasts would be interesting and sell to young girls? She explains that she saw her daughter,
Barbara playing with paper dolls, and she noticed that she always picked the more grown up
looking dolls, so with the leftover wood that she and her husband had, they started making doll
houses, then dolls, and then came Barbie. She then proceeds to talk about how she unknowingly
entered a world of men that couldn’t and did not want to relate to her. For example one client
thought she’d be “leaning back on her chair, feet crossed on the table with a cigar in her mouth”,
and from this experience she realised that in business its important to keep your femininity.
When Ruth started her second business Ruthon Corp. where she was manufacturing a more
realistic version of breast prosthesis called “Nearly Me”, and working closely with women in
general, she stated that her mind-set had changed and that she slowly became a feminist, from
before where she would find women “boring” and talking with the other men, to mostly talking
with the women, saying that she liked them better.
Conclusion
While in more recent years, the Barbie franchise has been connected to some, quite ugly
stereotypes; it has helped many young girls with achieving their dreams in the past and
hopefully the future as well. With the Barbie movie now out, I’m sure that people will have
a positive outlook on this lovely franchise once again. I personally love Barbie; I’ve had
many different Barbie dolls, even my bed sheets have Barbie on them. And it’s safe to say
that my childhood, and my life to an extension, wouldn’t be the same without the icon
herself, Barbie.

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