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The Importance of Barbie in Girls' Life
A 2006 study found that girls exposed to Barbie at a young age expressed greater concern of being thin compared to those exposed to other dolls. "You get a piece of plastic that is shaped a certain way and it can change your life forever," she says. She feels hopeful that things are getting introduced to girls at a younger age that are more inclusive. 'I think, you know, we can all agree that that affected us'