Prisna Varisin The Big Barbie Controversy Analysis

Many young girls base their appearance of off tiny plastic stick figures known formally as Barbie dolls. Today, Barbie has over 40 dolls representing different nationalities. “With one Barbie doll sold every 3 seconds somewhere in the world, Barbie remains the world’s most popular doll and a powerhouse brand among girls of all ages“(Barbie), and with Barbie constantly reaching new heights of publicity, it’s not surprising that these young’s girls are unrealistic about their identities and worth but is this where the problem truly lies? Well-known writer, Prisna Virasin, in her article, “The Big Barbie Controversy”, published in *find where it was original published*, argues that Barbie influences negativity among girls in regards to their physique and lifestyles but parenting is a big influence as well. Virasin argues that society views Barbie as a scapegoat for what our society has turned into. Virasin uses ethos, by using credible sources and logos, by using statistics and quotes, to support her argument that Barbie does influence false realities but it’s not all Barbie’s fault. The purpose is to educate people on the …show more content…
Not agreeing with how Barbie affects girls doesn’t mean you have to hate Barbie. Varisin expresses how Barbie is simply just a brand and it is more so of a moderator. Playing with Barbie does not always mean you have to idolize them or yearn to be like them. Barbie’s are children’s toys and meant to only be played. Varisin does agree that Barbie should not be considered in resemblance as the, “Ideal American woman” but however she does understand both sides of the argument as far as whether Barbie is good or bad or not. She suggest that Barbie is not the sole cause of girl’s negative outlooks and low self-esteem. Alternatively she feels that Barbie is more so a victim. Some people view Barbie as an outlet for girls to foster their growing