I read a small article today about this. I get so tired of the PC
anymore. Some people think that Barbie perpetuates an unattainable
stereotype and body image for women. Maybe I'm weird but I've never had
an issue with Barbie and how she looks. I grew up playing with Barbie,
as well as some of the "boys" toys.
I didn't start
having body issues until I wanted to wear what other people wear, and I
was "too fat" or "too short" or "too whatever." Trying to find many
things in my size, off the rack, has been hard since I hit puberty. Try
finding a bra my size (34 F) at your regular clothing store. Try
finding pants that make you look right. Long legs with a short torso
makes me look like I go from boobs to pants with nothing in between.
Try finding anything for a woman who actually has curves in the hips, or
maybe the belly.
I don't think Barbie is the issue
here. I think it is the fashion designers. I'm glad some places have
banned models who are too thin. I'm sad that the women who modeled in
the various Dove campaigns caught so much flack for not being sticks.
I'm happy that some places are reducing the amount of airbrushing
allowed in ads.
When I look in the mirror, I don't think "wow, I'm
never going to look like Barbie." That has never been a thought, nor
will it ever be. I look at myself in the mirror and think, "I'm never
going to get back into a size 9. I'm never going to look like a
Victoria's Secret model. I'm never going to be able to buy a bra at
Target/ Walmart/wherever without surgery.
I think we need to re-evaluate a few thing.
