When Lisa heads into the ‘Valley of The Dolls’ with Marge, she warns her mother that it can get dangerous. Lisa automatically starts fighting with the other girls over different dolls, specifically Malibu Stacy. But when Lisa gets home, she is disappointed with her new doll. She is trying to give an address, but all Malibu Stacy has to say is “Let’s bake cookies for boys”, “I’m just a girl”, and “Thinking too much gives you wrinkles”. Lisa knows that Malibu Stacy is sexist and should not be a role model for girls.
Lisa tries to visit the Malibu Stacy plant and voice her opinion about the sexist views of the doll, but when she asks a question she receives no answer. There is even sexual harassment at the Malibu Stacy plant between the female tour guide and one of the workers.
Lisa eventually designs her own doll, Lisa Lion Heart, with the “real life” Malibu Stacy. The doll says positive quotes and looks like a “normal” girl. The doll is popular for a few days until a new Malibu Stacy is released.
Lisa tried extremely hard to voice her opinion that Malibu Stacy is sexist and should not be a role model for girls. Unfortunately, the doll was too popular and the executives at the Malibu Stacy plant did not listen to her.
Girls shouldn't have to be as "beautiful" as a doll. All girls can be beautiful in their own way without having to be a certain size or shape. It's not all about the looks, being a decent person has to be a part of it as well. Personally if someone isn't a good human being and has a bad personality I would judge you 10/10 times for that rather than how someone looks. It goes for both male and female; the less of a good human being you are, chances are less people really do like you.
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DeleteDid you ever play with dolls or action figures when you were a kid? I know my brothers were fans of Power Rangers (http://s917.photobucket.com/user/tiger_zord9/media/Collection%20Display%20June%202010/DSC03208.jpg.html)! If not, what toys did you usually play with? Do you think those toys influenced the way you are now in any way? With all this talk about Barbies and their effects on young girls, I'm interested in your perspective.
I agree with you. Both males and females should not be considered attractive because of a specific idea. For example, men should not be classified as attractive if they only look like Calvin Klein models and females should not be classified as attractive if they only look like Victoria's Secret models. Looks should not define a person.
ReplyDeleteThe whole body shape of dolls like Malibu Stacey is an impossible, extremely unhealthy look. her blond hair, blue eyed look also alienates us different people. It's seen as ideal beauty to look like that, and can cause many normal girls in real life to be forgotten.
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ReplyDeleteI understand why people think that Barbie dolls may negatively influence a child's expectations of appearance and beauty. After Mr. Inloes presented the Onion's comedic video "Bratz Dolls May Give Girls Unrealistic Expectations Of Head Size" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Mw1ARQc7vw), though, I questioned how big of an influence Barbies really could have. I tried thinking back to my childhood, but don't remember comparing Barbie's and other dolls' "perfect features" to my own body. Instead, I recall my concern aimed more towards what their next adventure would be- going on a date with Ken or having a dance party with the other dolls. In fact, I don't remember even being conscious of my body's image until about 6th or 7th grade, an age where dolls were not the hip toy to play with anymore.
ReplyDeleteHowever, I get that people have different childhoods and experiences. With that, do any of you recollect any thoughts of comparison when you played with your dolls? If not, are there any other influences, such as advertising, that you think had an impact on you?