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History of the Barbie doll

History of the Barbie doll

Barbie, the iconic fashion doll introduced by the American toy company Mattel in 1959, has played a significant role in popular culture and has had a profound impact on society for several reasons. Cultural ImpactRepresentation of Modern Women: When Barbie was introduced, she represented a significant shift from the traditional baby dolls that were prevalent at the time. Barbie was portrayed as an adult woman with a career, which offered young girls a different perspective on what they could aspire to be.Diverse Careers: Over the decades, Barbie has had over 200 careers, ranging from a doctor, astronaut, and pilot to

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