America's beloved Barbie turns 50 today. While she may be over the hill, Barbie is still going strong with children and adults with approximately three Barbie dolls sold every second. This year's New York Fashion week even showcased Barbie's premier fashion runway show. Barbie is a global icon, but has also spurred controversy and academic debate. Currently, a West Virginia state legislator has proposed a bill that would ban the sale of Barbie and like dolls. The bill reads,
"It shall be unlawful in the state to sell "Barbie" dolls and other similar dolls that promote or influence girls to place an undue importance on physical beauty to the detriment of their intellectual and emotional development."
Read more about this proposal http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09064/953363-455.stm
So what do you think? Is Barbie bad for body image?
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WV legislators had to realize proposing a Barbie ban would cause a big media stir but, then again, maybe this was strategic...
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