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The Barbie Interviews Project intends to start a discussion about how gender roles and societal structures are taught to children through user-submitted anecdotes about Mattel's iconic doll.



Saturday, April 30, 2011

Do you think Barbie is a good role model for children?

"Barbie's not a role model at all because she doesn't actually do anything. Barbie is a tool for a child's imagination, and in that definition, she should come in all sizes, colors, shapes, and occupations. Barbie allows a child to build their own role model. Unfortunately, the role model a kid can imagine is limited by the media, and what accessories the doll comes with."


-Marcie, 21, Caucasian, heterosexual female from the United States

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