Children’s brains are like sponges, that means parents and role models have to be careful of what they do and say in front of a child. Particularly young woman and the toys they play with may have drastic results on the way they perceive themselves later on life. In Marge Piercy’s “Barbie Doll” she shows how a perfectly fine young woman can be torn down by society, and society can ultimately ruin a person (Piercy 522). From eating disorders to Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Piercy in “Barbie Doll” shows that Barbie still has a harmful effect on young women today. In Marge Piercy’s “Barbie Doll” she writes, “She was healthy, tested intelligent, possessed strong arms and back, abundant sexual drive and manual dexterity. She went to and fro apologizing.
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Peggy Orenstein from Society Pages wrote, “Girls who played with Barbie thought they could do fewer jobs than boys could do. But girls who played with Mrs. Potato Head reported nearly the same number of possible careers for themselves and for boys.” This shows how when Barbie has a career, such as a nurse, fashion designer, or mom that it actually does have an impact on young woman’s future. When a young woman sees that Barbie has these typical jobs a woman might have it has an influence on what she might do later on in life. In “Barbie Doll” Piercy says, “She was advised to play coy, exhorted to come on hearty, exercise, diet, smile and wheedle (522).” In “Barbie Doll” the young girl was told to do things that woman were supposed to do. What if the young girl wanted to be a scientist or a doctor; in the world where this poem takes place it probably would not happen. Marge Piercy in “Barbie Doll” shows how Barbie can be dangerous for young girls. The perfect image of Barbie and the careers Barbie is given creates a false imagine for young woman to look up to. When young girls have Barbie to look up to it can go as far as creating eating disorders or Body Dysmorphic Disorder. Overall, Marge Piercy’s warning is to not let society decide what a woman should do or how they should
Peggy Orenstein from Society Pages wrote, “Girls who played with Barbie thought they could do fewer jobs than boys could do. But girls who played with Mrs. Potato Head reported nearly the same number of possible careers for themselves and for boys.” This shows how when Barbie has a career, such as a nurse, fashion designer, or mom that it actually does have an impact on young woman’s future. When a young woman sees that Barbie has these typical jobs a woman might have it has an influence on what she might do later on in life. In “Barbie Doll” Piercy says, “She was advised to play coy, exhorted to come on hearty, exercise, diet, smile and wheedle (522).” In “Barbie Doll” the young girl was told to do things that woman were supposed to do. What if the young girl wanted to be a scientist or a doctor; in the world where this poem takes place it probably would not happen. Marge Piercy in “Barbie Doll” shows how Barbie can be dangerous for young girls. The perfect image of Barbie and the careers Barbie is given creates a false imagine for young woman to look up to. When young girls have Barbie to look up to it can go as far as creating eating disorders or Body Dysmorphic Disorder. Overall, Marge Piercy’s warning is to not let society decide what a woman should do or how they should