This discussion is locked.

You cannot post a reply to this discussion. If you have a question start a new discussion

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.

Read more...

Parents

0 Former Community Member over 7 years ago

Hi All ,

I very much support your opinion about the "Engineering Barbie " .It is not only the pink colour but the idea of building washing machine ( only girls are using ?) and the racks for their shoes

and jewellery ?

Do they not see women engineers building anything different ? Only something for the girls consumption ?

You are absolutely right . Such an attitude reinforces unhelpful stereotypes .

Regards

Grazyna
Cancel
Vote Up 0 Vote Down

Cancel

Reply

0 Former Community Member over 7 years ago

Hi All ,

I very much support your opinion about the "Engineering Barbie " .It is not only the pink colour but the idea of building washing machine ( only girls are using ?) and the racks for their shoes

and jewellery ?

Do they not see women engineers building anything different ? Only something for the girls consumption ?

You are absolutely right . Such an attitude reinforces unhelpful stereotypes .

Regards

Grazyna
Cancel
Vote Up 0 Vote Down

Cancel

Children

No Data

Sexism row over 'Engineering Barbie'

Join us to get the best from IET EngX.

Community Rules & Guidelines