Barbie Attack

Barbies are America’s next big weapon against Iran it seems. “A top Iranian judiciary official warned Monday against the “destructive” cultural and social consequences of importing Barbie dolls and other Western toys” today. While part of me wants to laugh, I can’t really blame him for being concerned. The sexualization of American culture has impacted even the sacred icon of American childhood, the doll, and Barbie.com does not exactly present an innocent image of virtue and purity. Alas, where have all the children gone?

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  1. On April 28, 2008 at 10:40 pm Matthew Said:

    I completely agree. Where indeed?

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  2. On May 5, 2008 at 12:04 pm Living Large @ the Fullers » Blog Archive » Thoughtful Perspective On Culture Said:

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  3. On June 20, 2008 at 12:55 pm Feedback Wanted: Got Barbie? : Off the Air Said:

    [...] Here’s one commentary on the doll and her effect on society. [...]

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  4. On July 1, 2008 at 10:35 pm cindi Said:

    I don’t get it, where is all this bad influence of Barbie. Her movies show girls they can be ambitious. The dolls encourage use of imaginations. I think the adults are concerned or threatened by her body, but the kids don’t even notice. And as far as sexuality and denial of virtue and purity I just don’t see it.

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