How Barbie changed the world
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The Debate About Barbie
In the decades since Ruth Handler's creation, women have grappled with the idea of Barbie. For example, we had Barbie the astronaut long before women were ever in space. Can you tell us about some of these debates and how they've played out down the decades? "For the most part, the brand is a company trying to sell a product," she says.
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