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Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society
Barbie: Feminist Icon?
Jul 25, 2023
Lenore Wright, author of Athena to Barbie, discusses whether Barbie can be considered a feminist icon. The podcast explores Barbie's extensive career choices, the challenges of studying her in academia, Ruth Handler's vision of women's empowerment, Barbie's relationship with Ken, controversies surrounding her appearance, and the impact of Barbie dolls on children.
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- Barbie's wide range of occupations aimed to show young girls that they have endless possibilities, despite concerns over her unrealistic body proportions and focus on beauty perpetuating damaging body standards.
- Barbie's iconic status and lasting cultural impact allow her to serve as a prop for imaginative play and a tool for exploring different identities and possibilities, while also provoking discussions about gender representation and societal expectations.
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Barbie's Multi-Faceted Career and Controversial Image
Barbie has had over 200 different jobs spanning 60 years, ranging from fashion designer to robotics engineer. Her wide range of occupations aimed to show young girls that they have endless possibilities. However, Barbie's image has raised concerns among feminists who argue that her unrealistic proportions and focus on beauty perpetuate damaging body standards. Despite the controversy, Barbie remains an iconic and influential figure globally.
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