Barbie

Barbie®, the world's best-selling doll, debuted at the American International Toy Fair on March 9, 1959. The doll is produced by Mattel, inc..

Cultural effect

Barbie has often been used to promote gender equality as an example that women can "be anything". She has taken up many occupations over the years. Here are some of them:

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• Olympic athlete (several dolls, including a gymnast and a figure skater)
• Paleontologist
• Doctor, dentist, nurse, and veterinarian
• Astronaut - An astronaut suit was sold for Barbie around the same time the first woman, Valentina Tereshkova, entered space.
• Fashion designer
• Model - Barbie was originally marketed as a "teen-age fashion model"
• Politician - Barbie ran for President of the United States in 1992, 2000 and again in 2004.
• Rock star - Barbie has fronted several bands, including Barbie and the Rockers and Beyond Pink.
• Firefighter
• McDonald's employee
• See full list of Barbie's careers

She has also been portrayed as a tourist at Walt Disney World and Disneyland.

Related Topics:
Walt Disney World - Disneyland

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Many designers have been given the opportunity to design clothing for Barbie. Among them are Calvin Klein, Donna Karan, Bob Mackie, Nicole Miller, Christian Dior, Escada, Anne Klein, Ralph Lauren, Donatella Versace and Bill Blass.

Related Topics:
Calvin Klein - Donna Karan - Bob Mackie - Nicole Miller - Christian Dior - Escada - Anne Klein - Ralph Lauren - Donatella Versace - Bill Blass

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