‘Curvy’ Barbie: A step in the right direction, but is it far enough?

Jarman, Hannah

Abstract

Barbie has been a familiar face in homes worldwide for generations. However, despite her popularity, she
has also received her fair share of criticism. Many argue that the doll’s appearance promotes an unrealistic
image of feminine beauty. In response to this, Mattel released a new range of 2016 Fashionista Dolls, with
three new body types. Hannah Jarman examines the impact of Barbie on young girls’ body image.

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Sep 23, 2016
• Publication Date: Jan 1, 2016
• Deposit Date: Nov 9, 2016
• Publicly Available Date: Nov 10, 2016
• Journal: Journal of Aesthetic Nursing
• Print ISSN: 2050-3717
• Publisher: MA Healthcare
• Peer Reviewed: Not Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 5
• Issue: 8
• Pages: 396-397
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.12968/joan.2016.5.8.396
• Keywords: Barbie, body image, dolls
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/920153
• Publisher URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.12968/joan.2016.5.8.396
• Additional Information: Additional Information : This is the accepted version of an article published in Journal of Aesthetic Nursing. The final version can be found online http://dx.doi.org/10.12968/joan.2016.5.8.396
• Contract Date: Nov 9, 2016