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Sexism row over 'Engineering Barbie'

Former Community Member over 7 years ago

''Experts said that despite 'Engineering Barbie' encouraging girls to build things, it reinforced unhelpful stereotypes'' CREDIT: THAMES AND KOSMOS

''A sexism row has erupted over a new Barbie doll which encourages girls to become engineers by building washing machines and racks for their shoes and jewellery.'' - The Telegraph

It would be interesting to hear your thoughts on this. Do you agree that it reinforces unhelpful stereotypes? I should imagine that it would spark a similar argument to that of the pink Lego and only allowing girls to build things like kitchens and princess castles.

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0 Former Community Member over 7 years ago

wow I hadn't heard of that Barbie-computer engineer story! I would really hate to be in one of their meetings when they come up with such ideas.

I agree, creating such half-thought of products can only harm the situation more - then they can say: oh but we tried this, it just did not work. Girls just do not like this stuff.

It makes me wonder of their intentions in the first place.
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0 Former Community Member over 7 years ago

wow I hadn't heard of that Barbie-computer engineer story! I would really hate to be in one of their meetings when they come up with such ideas.

I agree, creating such half-thought of products can only harm the situation more - then they can say: oh but we tried this, it just did not work. Girls just do not like this stuff.

It makes me wonder of their intentions in the first place.
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