In class excercise: Barbie Essay

The author is writing an exploratory essay on the subject of the Mattel Barbie Doll. While feminists will argue that Barbie gives girls an unachievable body image and a degrading sence of mental inferiority, the creator of Barbie says that Barbie was designed with something in mind. She wanted to remind women that they have choices, and by not making a typical baby doll that needs mothering she does just that. Those in general favor of Barbies and other new dolls say that they are simply a fun part of growing up for young girls. The author develops logical meaning through analysis of three sides of the barbie issue, barbie good, barbie bad, and barbie moderate. She establishes her own credibility by telling the audience that she experienced barbie dolls as a young girl. The intended audience is anyone interested in the barbie issue, feminists in general, as well as business toymakers such as those leading Mattel. The author supports the barbie moderate position in the end of the article.