Soapbox Is the Barbie movie a feminist triumph or flop? Three Gender Studies academics have their say Feminist Triumph or Flop? Barbie’s new movie dissected by Gender Studies academics experts.
Screen Greta Gerwig becomes first female director in history to achieve a $1 billion record with Barbie Greta Gerwig has become the first female director to helm a film that has surpassed $1 billion in global ticket sales.
News & Views Conservative critics call the Barbie movie ‘man-hating’ and ‘an assault on men’ – convincing others to line up for tickets Amidst “Barbiemania”, conservatives are starkly against Greta Gerwig’s feminist film and her progressive representations of the 1950s doll.
News & Views What a body image expert really thinks of the Barbie movie We FINALLY got to see the Barbie movie. But what most parents are wondering is: Should we take the kids to see it?
News & Views In Greta Gerwig’s Barbie Land, the matriarchy can be just as bad as the patriarchy Are you for or against Barbie? Writer-director Greta Gerwig piles irony upon irony to finally render the question completely redundant.
Music Should you see Barbie? An unequivocal, YES After a long wait, Greta Gerwig’s much anticipated 3rd movie ‘Barbie’ is out. Is it worth seeing? ABSO-freaking-lutely.
News & Views Barbie has long been an icon in breaking stereotypes. The energy sector could look to her. From STEM Barbies to energy sector equality, discover the role Barbie plays in breaking stereotypes and fostering diversity.
News & Views New UK data reveals Barbie’s gender pay gap compared to Ken Over a lifetime of work, Barbie would earn £4 million (approximately $7.7 million AUD) less than Ken just for being a woman.
News & Views Jane Goodall now has her own eco-friendly Barbie doll Renowned ethologist and conservationist Dr Jane Goodall will now have a Barbie in her likeness as part of Mattel’s Inspiring Women Series.
News & Views Barbie’s new friends may not be enough to save her brand Barbie’s parent company Mattel last week immortalised the legends Rosa Parks and Sally Ride in plastic as part of their Inspiring Women collection.
News & Views The story of Ruth Handler, the creator of Barbie & co-founder of Mattel 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.
