Lenore Wright
Author of Athena to Barbie: Bodies, Archetypes, and Women’s Search For Self
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Jul 25, 2023 • 42min
Barbie: Feminist Icon?
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.
