MATTEL’S NEW LINE OF DOLLS

ABOUT THE DOLLS

• Against gender norms
• Customizable hair
• Customizable clothing
• Made by mattel
• Aimed towards preteens

WHY DID MATTEL MAKE THESE DOLLS?

• Gender norms and labels
• New study
• People were criticizing Barbie

WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT?

WHY I CHOSE THIS

• I used to play with Barbie dolls
• I hate gender norms
• I believe in gender equality
• I think it’s a good idea
• Interesting

FUN FACTS ABOUT BARBIE!

• Born on March 9, 1959
• Barbie's full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts
• One of her siblings went missing
• Weight-loss Barbie
• First career was teen model

QUESTIONS?

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

• What are your thoughts on these dolls?
• What are your thoughts on Barbie’s unrealistic body?
• What effects do you think this new doll line will have on kids?