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Barbie, Her House and the American Dream
girls being girls: girl hobbies, consumerism, and the 24-year-old teenager
sarah cucchiaraopen.substack.com
“ I have watched beauty trends shift dramatically over the past decade, from the ultra-thin models of the early 2000s to the Instagram-influenced emphasis on curves and cosmetic enhancement. These changes do not happen in a vacuum. They reflect broader social conversations about feminism, body positivity, racial representation, and economic
... See moreThis is why the movie "Barbie" struck a deep, subconscious chord with its audience. Toys like Barbie don't teach kids reasoning, or a skill; they get them addicted to the temporary dopamine hit of the Shiny New Object. So they'll grow up believing if they just own the right brand clothing, jewelry, handbags, shoes, car etc. they’ll be “happy.” Only... See more