Our sophomores are in the middle of their Cultural Response project-how an event, person, or phenomenon has affected American culture. I think Barbie fits the bill- She was the first doll that wasn't a baby doll. Every girl that I know had one, including me, and I was a tom boy that played with my brothers' Matchbox cars!!
Summary
During her unparalleled fifty-year history, Barbie has been the doll that some people love and some people love to hate. There's no question she's influenced generations, but to what end? Acclaimed nonfiction author Tanya Lee Stone takes an unbiased look at how Barbie became the icon that she is, and at the impact that she's had on our culture (and vice versa). Featuring passionate anecdotes and memories from a range of girls and women, a foreword by Meg Cabot, and original color photographs, this book explores the Barbie phenomenon in a brand-new light. Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.
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