Gender Dynamics in Barbie: A Critical Examination

This chapter critically examines the portrayal of gender roles in the movie 'Barbie,' emphasizing the narrative that women may be depicted as superior to men. It discusses the implications of phrases like 'men are trash,' questioning whether such sentiments are mainstream or fringe, while also exploring the superficiality of Barbie's character arc. Additionally, the chapter highlights the contrasting realities between genders and critiques the notion of a matriarchal society, suggesting that such a system can be equally flawed as patriarchy.