Barbie

fiftieth anniversary of the Barbie doll, Mattel Launches Barbie Store in Shanghai. This is a six-storey building and 36 000m2 entirely devoted to the world of Barbie doll. Mattel seeks girls, but also adults, with 1,600 products on sale, including clothes and a 10,000 dollar wedding dress, a spa, a hair and nail salon, a restaurant, a cocktail bar ( to sip a Barbietini a Malibu Barbie or Bikinitini) with karaoke and DJ because, according to an official of the Barbie Store, "Barbie want to talk…

Growing up, Barbie played a large role in my childhood. I always had to have the newest Barbie doll, as well as all of the other characters, and accessories associated with Barbie herself. However, it wasn't until I grew older, that I realized how unrealistic Barbie's lifestyle, and body was. We learn not only throughout this class, but in many others throughout our university experience, that Barbie is not a positive role model for children, as like previously mentioned, she is unrealistic.…

The beautifully touching poem "Barbie Doll" by Marge Piercy, made me recognize a predominant issue that has been around for ages. Which is, that in our society, there has and always will be the desire, especially for women, to appear perfect on the outside. There is simply too much pressure and concern for women to give in and try to look as perfect as a Barbie doll ( which is physically impossible by the way). I believe the media and the power of people's words greatly impacts a woman's self…

The initial, or perhaps, the sole thing that pops up one’s mind when he or she hears the term ‘Barbie doll’ is the iconic plastic statuette that the majority of the 90’s juvenile lasses play with and bring about everywhere. Setting aside the instinctual thought of the term ‘Barbie doll’ as the childhood toy, Marge Piercy’s compelling poem entitled “Barbie Doll” is another facet to ponder about. In her poem, Piercy illustrates the immense destructive power of the standards imposed on women.…

novelist, and social activist have, in one way or another, embarked on the idea. In “Barbie Doll” by Marge Piercy and “The Story of an Hour” by Kate Chopin both authors portray the life of a woman judged by the world around her. Analyzing the way each author presents their argument, it becomes evident that the iconic image instilled in women causes their destruction. Poet Marge Piercy uses various devices throughout “Barbie Doll” to better communicate…

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…

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…

When the words Barbie Doll is spoken or read, the first thought that usually comes to everyone’s mind is the childhood toy of long, lean legs and arms, packaged in bright pink boxes on displays and collections on bedroom shelves. To embrace the image of the doll, teenage girls are situated on an extreme pressure to change who they are these days. The twenty-first century social media and clothing has promoted these skinny, size zero anorexic-looking body type. In the poem, “Barbie Doll,” written…

The Barbie Anomaly The success of Barbie as a meme in owed to her creator Ruth Handler. She was married to the co-owner of renowned toy company Mattel, and avid in the business and brought many ideas of success to her husband’s desk. Her greatest idea began when she saw her daughter Barbara playing with a paper doll. She decided that a three-dimensional plastic doll with an adult body would much more enjoyable for kids. Her idea was put on hold, though, because her husband and his partner…

Analysis of “Barbie Doll” by Marge Piercy Barbie has been an important part of the toy fashion doll market for fifty years. Mattel received many criticisms about Barbie and the impact she has on young girls. In the poem “Barbie Doll” by Marge Piercy the title perfectly introduces the message of the poem. The Barbie doll is known to be the “idol” figure that all girls want to be. The toy symbolizes the need to have physical qualities that fit in, just as the poem implies. In short “Barbie Doll”…