Final Project Part II Sabrina Salas Business 308 Statistics for Managers Professor Edward Kaplan February 4‚ 2013 In today’s society‚ gas and oil prices continue to rise which has a direct impact not only on one’s household but also in the delivery service industry. As prices on gas rise‚ the impact is felt on the consumer as delivery services increase their prices. While many Americans try to conserve their savings‚ this places limits on spending. Due to the advancement
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of what is beautiful in different societys and cultures. Due to mass media‚ the standards of beauty have narrowed dramatically leaving little room for error. The influence media has over woman is simply undeniable. Things as innocent as a barbie doll can have an impact on girls at young ages. She ’s portrayed as the "perfect" woman‚ with the perfect body and face. Too bad shes a piece of plastic; the reality is if she was a " real" life-sized human being she ’d be far from perfect. Her
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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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Topic Two: Popular Culture The Nature of Popular Culture A popular culture is a phenomenon that has widespread appeal. In society and culture‚ it should be something with global appeal. Some examples are: Barbie; the Beatles; surfing; and reality TV. Distinguish Characters of Popular Culture Associated with Commercial Products The profit motive is a key factor in the spread of popular culture‚ e.g. Wiggles have CDs‚ videos‚ clothes and lunch-boxes. (Usually) Developing from Local‚ to a National
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*Pass out Barbie dolls to each table* I want you to take a look at this certain toy that every little girl dreams of getting for Christmas‚ and think of what true value you really see in it. I bet you think the Barbie doll looks flawless‚ right? II. I’m pretty sure that either you or someone you know has played with Barbie dolls in the past‚ has that affected you or them? Did Barbie actually change your self-concept of how you should look to be considered perfect? The sad truth is‚ Barbie is guilty
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In a Barbie World Since the beginning‚ boys and girls have been put into separate groups and as children they are very different‚ especially when it comes to the toys they play with. One of the first teachings of a child’s gender role can usually be found in their toy chest. Boys had race cars‚ building tools‚ guns and action figures all being apart of their preparation for manhood. Girls had makeup sets‚ kitchenware‚ stuffed animals‚ and dolls. Although boys get their share of subtle societal
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Barbie Since March 9th‚ 1959 the United States has had a very influential piece of plastic‚ called the Barbie. Barbie was created by Ruth Handler‚ of Mattel Inc. after discovering a doll in Germany named Bild Lilli. The Barbie doll was named after Ruth Handler’s daughter‚ Barbara. The Barbie was introduced to the United Sates at a time when the word “teenager” was becoming a popular trend on television and in movies. A teenager is the time between childhood and adult life. Mattel took the opportunity
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2011 THE CASE The case examines the evolution of the Barbie doll over the years from its launch in 1959. It explores the product development strategies adopted by Mattel for Barbie and the reasons for the success of Barbie. The case also explores changes in Barbie ’s image along with the changes in American society. The criticism leveled against Barbie by feminists has also been described. The case also examines the challenges that Barbie could face in the future with the launch of Disney Princess
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“suddenly a lot of things made sense” when she discovered that Barbie was designed by a man? Is she referring here only to Barbie’s looks? 2. Are we supposed to believe the claims Prager makes in paragraph 4? What is the point she is trying to make? 3. What is Prager’s definition of a feminist in this essay? Where do you find this definition? 4. What is Prager’s thesis? Questions on Writing Strategy 1. What elements of Barbie does Prager’s analysis identify? What new picture of the doll
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At the start of Barbie‚ in the 1950s Barbie images was created in the likeness of celebrities like Marilyn Monroe‚ Rita Hayworth and Elizabeth Taylor. Barbie’s image did not illustrate the way in which little girls dressed nor did it create an image that a little girl could model after. Barbie’s clothing when compared to women clothing of that time period were almost identical. Women in that time period were girdles‚ strapless bras‚ and half -slips. In the first edition of Barbie‚ she too had a girdle
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