Throughout our lives we are all bombarded by the hate of society telling us that we are not enough. We are told that we have to change ourselves in order to “fit in”. Through the media, advertising, and the people we see everyday we are pressured to conform and unfortunately, many of us feel that we need to. But when does this start to effect us? Many people believe that it starts at an early age and that things, such as the famous Barbie doll, are the gateways to low self esteem and the “real” image of human perfection. On March 9, 1959 , the world famous Barbie made her debut at the American International Toy Far in New York. Named after the inventor’s daughter, Barbara, the doll was made for the purpose of pleasure among young children
