Before Margot Robbie, there was Barbie (Re-release)
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The Differences Between Traditional and Newer Barbies
Ruth Ben-Ghiat: Mattel has done studies of girls aged four to six. She says they are reluctant to say what they think about the new Barbie, which is chubbier. They don't want to hurt her feelings, she writes. "It's these moments where it really sets in how important it is that we do this"
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