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‘Curvy’ Barbie: a step in the right direction, but is it far enough?

‘Curvy’ Barbie: a step in the right direction, but is it far enough? Barbie has been a familiar face in homes worldwide for generations. However, despite her popularity, she has also received her fair share of criticism. Many argue that the doll's appearance promotes an unrealistic image of feminine beauty. In response to this, Mattel released a new range of 2016 Fashionista Dolls, with three new body types. Hannah Jarman examines the impact of Barbie on young girls' body image http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Journal of Aesthetic Nursing Mark Allen Group

‘Curvy’ Barbie: a step in the right direction, but is it far enough?

Journal of Aesthetic Nursing , Volume 5 (8): 2 – Oct 2, 2016

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Mark Allen Group
Copyright
Copyright © 2016 MA Healthcare Limited
ISSN
2050-3717
eISSN
2052-2878
DOI
10.12968/joan.2016.5.8.396
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Abstract

Barbie has been a familiar face in homes worldwide for generations. However, despite her popularity, she has also received her fair share of criticism. Many argue that the doll's appearance promotes an unrealistic image of feminine beauty. In response to this, Mattel released a new range of 2016 Fashionista Dolls, with three new body types. Hannah Jarman examines the impact of Barbie on young girls' body image

Journal

Journal of Aesthetic NursingMark Allen Group

Published: Oct 2, 2016

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