Barbie syndrome

Defined by Merriam-Webster as “matters regarded as involving the action or influence of supernatural or supernormal powers or some secret knowledge of them” (“Occult”), occultism is the study of mysterious or hidden wisdom. From the earliest practices, Occultists regarded the craft as esoteric and beyond the range of ordinary comprehension, utilized only by experienced individuals with specialized knowledge. Because of this purposeful secrecy, idealized depictions of supernatural practices is…

Words in Marge Piercy’s “Barbie Doll” “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me!” This sing-song chant has echoed across school yards and classrooms in America for generations, often in retaliation of carelessly thrown phrases from bullies and friends alike. Despite its adamant positivity, the message proves to be less than reliable. No matter how many times the phrase is repeated, there is no escaping the fact that words do indeed hurt. In “Barbie Doll”—a poem by Marge…

Kids luggage with wheels comes in a wide variety of styles. With special characters from some of Disney’s best movies, including Frozen, kids will love carrying their essentials from place to place. However, kids luggage with wheels can be used for more than just traveling to their grandparent’s house. Many children use kids luggage with wheels as a way of keeping their rooms clean. Little girls use them to put their dolls and doll clothes in. This keeps the toys off the floor and…

Bedroom Theme Ideas For A Teen Girl Room My daughter is looking for a fresh idea for her teen room. Do you have any bedroom theme ideas for a teen girl room? Teen girl bedroom decorating ideasYes, creating a bedroom theme for a teen girl is simply a more mature take on her interests and personality. For instance if your daughter loves flowers consider a daisy theme, if she loves bold vibrant colors consider a retro ‘flower power’ look, if she loves the ocean consider a seaside room, if she…

three issues of concern in the Mission Australia Survey of Young Women from 2006 to 2013. The doll Barbie has been an iconic figure in many younger girls lives since her daybue on March 9th,1959 at the annul toy fair in New York City. Over the years business skirts have gotten shorter, shirts have gotten lower and bodies have gotten thinner with Barbie’s influential impact on society to blame. Barbie was presented to the world with the intentions to be more than just a little girls doll but was…

Wonder Woman is the first woman-directed superhero movie which became the most successful film ever. Super heroes focus life to keep the streets safe and prevent the risk of crime. When the readers see the object of this tittle, the readers probably transport their mind to their childhood and think that how do super heroes influence their life? Or how do super hero’s influx kids? Steinem argues that comic books have power – including over the child who still lives within each of us- because they…

“Pretty Hurts”, published in 2013, and Marge Piercy’s poem, “Barbie doll”, published in 1971, both authors aim to send the same message to those effected by these expectations.…

While researching popular toys, games and entertainment in the 1930’s I found that Monopoly is one of the most popular games during this time. Marry Hoyer Dolls weir the dolls of the century. Entertainment was a big time thing because of the Radio from Space and the Frankenstein Monster which was one the most popular films from the 1930’s. These historical events are still interpreted in today’s time. In the 1930’s the Parker Brothers was the first to permit the use of Monopoly. The Parker…

As the hard winds of New York City hit my face, I looked up in adornment at the giant gold letters reading, “American Girl Place” for the first time. I faced my father, his giant frame proceeding over my small nine-year-old one, looking into his eyes waiting for the signal that meant I could go in. He smiled at me, took my hand, and led me inside. A burst of excitement filled up inside of me as I walked in and saw the arrangement of dolls lined up inside a glass case. Learning from the helpful…

critiques the past and present ways in which Mattel presents race and gender through the iconic Barbie doll. Barbie could be seen as a female representation of personal and financial independence, and professional success. She has been a World Cup soccer champion, an astronaut, a doctor, and even a head of state. Yet, she is an utterly distorted physical representation of a woman. In "Black Barbie and…