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Yes, the original Barbie is a stereotype — but children also create their own ‘Barbie worlds’

Yes, the original Barbie is a stereotype — but children also create their own ‘Barbie worlds’

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With the blockbuster success of the Barbie movie and the related expansion of Barbie branding and merchandising, educators and parents may find themselves wondering about Barbie’s original purpose: as a child’s toy. Barbie has become an icon since her introduction in 1959. On the positive side, dolls like Barbie can serve as a canvas for imaginative storytelling and role-playing. Children […] … learn more→

For Asian-American students, stereotypes help boost achievement

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Conventional wisdom is that all stereotypes are negative and damaging. African Americans are stereotyped as violent and threatening. Employers stereotype mothers as less competent and less committed. And undocumented immigrants are stereotyped as incompetent and untrustworthy. Each of these stereotypes has negative consequences for members of these groups. But is there such a thing as […] … learn more→