Good Job, Barbie!!

Everyone knows Barbie. From Malibu Barbie to the catchy theme song they played during "girls skate" at the local skating rink. She's a staple in society and such a strong role model for young girls. Sure, her body isn't realistic but her goals and her multiple established jobs that she's possessed can be an inspiration to little girls (and boys) around the world.

Barbie was a staple for me growing up. I remember at my fifth birthday party I got at least three Barbie dolls and I was beyond excited. There was something about her bleach blonde hair and perfect blue eyes that intrigued me. I wanted to be her. This is kinda scary actually. Little girls grow up with this idea of a tiny waist, big blue eyes, bleach blonde hair and glossy pink lips. It knock down their self confidence and messes with their self image.

Hopefully, things will change soon. Barbie has recently come out with a tall, petite and curvy doll. These designs are more realistic to everyday girls and women's body types. There are tall curvy girls and short curvy girls, but at least Barbie is not only tall and skinny with blonde hair. Barbie influences girls all around the world to be strong and independent. To follow their dreams. Have courage, bravery and stick up for their friends and themselves.

If you don't believe me that Barbie strongly influences people, you will after I tell you this. Go on google images and search "Real Life Barbie", you'll be astonished. Valeria Lukyanova was never really happy with just playing with Barbie's, she wanted to be one. She denies having any plastic surgery to maintain her physique, but she does remain on an almost all liquid diet. She's living her own life and that is totally okay with me. I just wonder what kind of message this is sending to little girls around the world? Will this greatly influence how they portray themselves and how they want to be seen by the world?

Barbie also did something pretty amazingly awesome this past week. They've released their first technical lesbian Barbie doll. This doll comes in the form of retired soccer champion, Abby Wambach.

Toys and dolls, regardless of which gender plays with them are the medium for kids to express their dreams and craziest ideas. Little girls get to portray their sky high goals and ambitions and so do little boys. It's only fair that they have dolls and toys that they can identify with as they do that.

The fact that Barbie now has four different body types and eight different skin tones means that more little girls (and boys) will be able to live out their wildest dreams in the comfort of their own home.

I'm proud of you, Barbie, thanks for showing me how awesome I can be.

stay peaceful (and buy a Barbie)!!