Many are quick to dismiss her, but as a little girl in the 1970s, Margaret MacQuarrie remembers the iconic doll as a role model for financial independence, success and sociability
First Person is a daily personal piece submitted by readers. Have a story to tell? See our guidelines atAs a child of the second wave of feminism, I idolized Gloria Steinem, Mary Tyler Moore and Helen Reddy.The truth is my real feminist icon – the woman who inspired me to believe I could do almost anything – was Barbie.
Most important, Barbie hung out with other Barbies as friends, and not just for Tupperware and Avon parties.This encouraged little girls to get together. We’d grab our dolls and head to the basement, the backyard or somebody’s bedroom to play act the lives we envisioned for ourselves as Barbie adults. There was no competition, no winners and losers like inor even at skipping.
I didn’t totally fulfill my Barbie dreams of childhood. Instead of a bright, red convertible, I have a sensible Subaru. Instead of a penthouse apartment all my own, I share a townhouse with my husband. But I do have a career and a circle of close friends which I have lots of fun with.Something happened in my late 40s that brought me closer to Barbie in a way I didn’t plan. My body changed.
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Barbie announces Tessa Virtue doll as part of 'Role Models' seriesCanadian figure skating star Tessa Virtue is getting a Barbie made in her likeness.
Read more »
Tessa Virtue becomes Barbie doll in 'Role Models' seriesCanadian figure skating star Tessa Virtue is getting a Barbie made in her likeness.
Read more »
Barbie announces Tessa Virtue doll as part of 'Role Models' series - Sportsnet.caCanadian figure skating star Tessa Virtue is getting a Barbie made in her likeness.
Read more »
Tessa Virtue is a Barbie doll and she couldn't be more thrilled | CBC SportsCanadian figure skating star tessavirtue is getting a Barbie made in her likeness. 'SO EXCITED & HONOURED to be part of it,' Virtue tweeted Wednesday. 'More to come, need to collect my emotions first.' | cbcsports
Read more »
Barbie at 60: All work and no play?As Barbie turns 60, she’s become more than a toy, but a symbol of what girls can be. What happens, though, if you just want to have fun?
Read more »
Barbie announces Tessa Virtue doll as part of ‘Role Models’ seriesVirtue’s doll features the red dress she wore in the free dance at the 2018 Pyeongchang Games. Virtue and partner Scott Moir won their second Olympic ice dance gold in the event
Read more »
Barbie announces Tessa Virtue doll as part of 'Role Models' seriesVirtue’s doll features the red dress she wore in the free dance at the 2018 Pyeongchang Games. Virtue and partner Scott Moir won their second Olympic ice dance gold in the event.
Read more »
Amazing reads to devour ahead of International Women's Day | CBC LifeCrystallizing, reflecting, challenging, or contextualizing the public and private lives of women now and through recent history, these diverse and powerful reads are a perfect way to get introspective and feel inspired this month. IWD2019 | cbc_life
Read more »