What occupation did your favorite Barbie doll have?

"From what I remember my Barbies never had a job, they were always house wives with kids and about 14 pets. Ken was the bread winner, but I do recall one or two Barbies being the teacher or a vet, but they never had families"


-Yasmin, 22, Caucasian, heterosexual female from England 

How did other people influence the way you played Barbies?

"I think my best friend at the time influenced the way I played with my Barbies all the time. She was very out going and loved dancing and horse riding, I liked to play indoors or look for insects in the garden. She had a lot of activity Barbies were mine were more homely. If anything she introduced me to Barbie camping."


-Yasmin, 22, Caucasian, heterosexual female from England

Do you still have any of your Barbies?

"Yes I have the majority of my dolls left. I buy the odd one whenever I can and I'd love to still be able to play with them, but I don't have time and I think I'd question my sanity a little."


-Yasmin, 22, Caucasian, heterosexual female from England

Would you buy Barbies for your children?

"[I]t depends on the child, if my child wanted a Barbie doll then I'd have no hesitation to go out and buy one."


-Yasmin, 22, Caucasian, heterosexual female from England 

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

"It depends on the child's personality and experiences. I believe the child would make Barbie into whatever character he/she wishes. After all she is only a doll."


-Yasmin, 22, Caucasian, heterosexual female from England