Barbie

Amidst “Barbiemania”, conservatives are starkly against Greta Gerwig’s feminist film and her progressive representations of the 1950s doll.

We FINALLY got to see the Barbie movie. But what most parents are wondering is: Should we take the kids to see it?

Are you for or against Barbie? Writer-director Greta Gerwig piles irony upon irony to finally render the question completely redundant.

After a long wait, Greta Gerwig’s much anticipated 3rd movie ‘Barbie’ is out. Is it worth seeing? ABSO-freaking-lutely.

From STEM Barbies to energy sector equality, discover the role Barbie plays in breaking stereotypes and fostering diversity.

Over a lifetime of work, Barbie would earn £4 million (approximately $7.7 million AUD) less than Ken just for being a woman.

Renowned ethologist and conservationist Dr Jane Goodall will now have a Barbie in her likeness as part of Mattel’s Inspiring Women Series.

Barbie’s parent company Mattel last week immortalised the legends Rosa Parks and Sally Ride in plastic as part of their Inspiring Women collection.

When the Barbie doll was first presented to all the big toy buyers in New York they were unimpressed and refused to buy any. Ruth Handler was undeterred.