barbies
Monica Hershman
Mr. Fried
SUPA English 12
12/19/13
Barbie Dolls Starting from 1959, the revolution of Barbie Dolls have had serious affects today’s society, especially with women. They have been more than controversial, sparking debates throughout the world. Today, Barbie’s are beginning to change, but long ago they were the idols of many young girls. Having Barbie as an idol seems ideal, but has had nothing but negative affects on girls self confidence their self esteem. Barbie’s have presented unrealistic expectations from women, and represent an unattainable goal for young girls and blossoming young women. Barbie dolls were created for many reasons, but not to cause such an outburst in eating disorders, crazed women who strive to look like her, or cause self-esteem issues. Barbies were made to promote that women can attain any type of job she wanted, and take on a variety of roles in life. Instead, the doll caused many issues. It is no surprise that Barbie dolls have sparked outrage within some households and communities. Especially given the fact that Barbie dolls have an impossible figure that can’t be reached unless you develop an eating disorder or undergo plastic surgery. “Barbie has been held responsible for eating disorders and charged with offering girls a wholly unrealistic body image. A typical Barbie doll is 11.5 inches, which, at a 1/6 scale, would make her 5 feet 9 inches tall. Her vital statistics have been estimated at 36 inches (bust), 18 inches (waist) and 33 inches (hips). According to a study by the University Central Hospital in Helsinki, Finland, she would lack the 17 to 22 percent body fat required for a woman to menstruate”(McDonough). Eating disorders were not created because of the creation of the Barbie doll, but statistics have shown that Barbie’s have had nothing but a negative influence of the growth of eating disorders and lack of self confidence within young girls and women. “It’s estimated that 8 million people in
Mr. Fried
SUPA English 12
12/19/13
Barbie Dolls Starting from 1959, the revolution of Barbie Dolls have had serious affects today’s society, especially with women. They have been more than controversial, sparking debates throughout the world. Today, Barbie’s are beginning to change, but long ago they were the idols of many young girls. Having Barbie as an idol seems ideal, but has had nothing but negative affects on girls self confidence their self esteem. Barbie’s have presented unrealistic expectations from women, and represent an unattainable goal for young girls and blossoming young women. Barbie dolls were created for many reasons, but not to cause such an outburst in eating disorders, crazed women who strive to look like her, or cause self-esteem issues. Barbies were made to promote that women can attain any type of job she wanted, and take on a variety of roles in life. Instead, the doll caused many issues. It is no surprise that Barbie dolls have sparked outrage within some households and communities. Especially given the fact that Barbie dolls have an impossible figure that can’t be reached unless you develop an eating disorder or undergo plastic surgery. “Barbie has been held responsible for eating disorders and charged with offering girls a wholly unrealistic body image. A typical Barbie doll is 11.5 inches, which, at a 1/6 scale, would make her 5 feet 9 inches tall. Her vital statistics have been estimated at 36 inches (bust), 18 inches (waist) and 33 inches (hips). According to a study by the University Central Hospital in Helsinki, Finland, she would lack the 17 to 22 percent body fat required for a woman to menstruate”(McDonough). Eating disorders were not created because of the creation of the Barbie doll, but statistics have shown that Barbie’s have had nothing but a negative influence of the growth of eating disorders and lack of self confidence within young girls and women. “It’s estimated that 8 million people in