In "Our Barbie’s‚ Ourselves" Emily Prager discover that Barbie was created by a man; inventor and designer Jack Ryan (para1). Emily Prager acknowledges that Barbie appeared about the same time during the feminist movement when women fought equality and small breast were king. Prager examines three different reasons why Barbie’s anatomy is the way it is. First
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did you make me this way?!" With the help of a low quality camera‚ a few image filters and a bit of airbrush here and there‚ we can all look like Kim Kardashian. But the truth no living creature has the figure and the curves of a Barbie doll. Speaking of Barbie‚ it already sets an impossible goal for children‚ that they may try to accomplish their whole life. It is impossible what so ever for a woman to have a tiny head with long‚ blonde hair‚ massive breasts‚ tiny waist and stick thin legs
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Deirdre Imeson Allen WR65 Gotez-Bouknight March 11‚ 2013 What a Doll Barbie is not just a doll‚ she is a lifestyle. Barbie has changed her appearance over the last 50 years to appeal to young girls and to show them that Barbie can be sexy and sporty and smart. Barbie has been one of the few toys to stand the test of time because Mattel has adapted to suit what society thinks is important‚ but as a society do we really want a doll that is sexy at first glance‚ then maybe a toy. All the
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higher profits by reducing the cost of labor and raw materials. The first Barbie doll to hit the market in 1959 cost $3 each. Today‚ the fashion doll can be purchased on sale for $9.99. However‚ according to the U.S. Department of Labor‚ the minimum hourly wage of workers has increased from $1.00 to $5.85 between 1956 to 2007. Barbie dolls now sell even cheaper than they did before. How can the Mattel company sell Barbie Dolls at such a good price without inflation raising the cost of the doll?
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Interview Magazine‚ Emily Prager discuses her opinions of Mattel’s toy doll Barbie being designed by Jack Ryan‚ husband to Zsa Zsa Gabor‚ and designer of military missiles. The concept that a doll for young girls was designed by such a person greatly shocked Prager." Suddenly a lot of things made sense to me" says Prager. The element that Ryan designed Barbie may explain some of the key aspects of the doll itself. Although Barbie was created as a toy for girls‚ the sexual nature of the doll suggests it
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and not noticing the world and what’s happening around you. During the course of the novel Westerfeld exaggerates the effects of this change- from the world of ‘Uglies’ where people are considerate of the environment and people around them to the Barbie Doll Play House like land of the Pretties where the hardest decision is how you will get into the next big party. Scott Westerfeld confronts the issues of conformity by creating the idea of
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measure success are too frequent‚ even in today’s society. The company‚ Barbie‚ has been under major scrutiny from the public‚ women are beginning to see how Barbie reflects society’s views on gender and beauty. Although‚
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Response paper to The Social Construction of Gender As a child I was associated as a “stereotypical” girl who loved to dress up and play Barbie Dolls. I also enjoyed going to dance lessons and learning how to bake with my mom. However what I enjoyed most as a child‚ was hanging out with my best friend‚ who also enjoyed the same activities as me. His name was Chris. Chris was different than most of the boys I met as a child. He did not enjoy getting dirty‚ nor did he want to play with monster
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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
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Emotions‚ Morality‚ Gender Roles and Aggression from the Japanese Perspective The Japanese culture is one rich with history and tradition. When many people think about the land of the rising sun‚ they get intrigued with the mystery and tranquility of this culture. In watching the Karate Kid II as a child and adult‚ I have always been fascinated with the Japanese concepts of respect‚ dignity and honor. In the face of adversity
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