International Barbie

Avatar for shandc
iVillage Member
Registered: 04-07-2003
International Barbie
14
Tue, 11-25-2003 - 9:31am
Hi everyone:

I wanted to ask, if you've lived in another country, were raised with a culture outside the mainstream, studied something interesting about it, feel like spouting off, whatever:

How do you think the American Barbie idea compares with what the rest of the world views as beauty? Do we as a country really have unhealthy standards for ourselves, and does that contribute to people "giving up" once they realize they'll never achieve that ideal?

When I was studying for my undergrad degree, I came across a news article that said that Barbie was banned from most of the Arab countries for two reasons. The first was that some of the outfits she's marketed with are considered indecent and inappropriate by many Muslim leaders, but the second was because she promotes an unhealthy body image for young girls. As much as I dislike censorship, I think it's interesting that governments would take a stand on body image like that.

So, any other thoughts?

Shan

Pages

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-26-2003
Wed, 11-26-2003 - 11:30pm

LOL! I think you're probably right. People who are more secure with themselves don't need "trophy" significant others. If it so happens the person is really good looking, that's nice, but

       ~~Rhonda~~


<

iVillage Member
Registered: 08-08-2003
Thu, 11-27-2003 - 9:41am

Okay, I have to see this show now, after hearing what y'all have said..."Average Joe".

Maggie  

"Success is a journey, not a destination"

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-26-2003
Thu, 11-27-2003 - 10:20am
What a lovely story to show how sometimes the smallest, unintentional things can make such a big impact on others!

Rhonda


Time invested in improving ourselves cuts down on time disapproving of others.

       ~~Rhonda~~


<

Avatar for shandc
iVillage Member
Registered: 04-07-2003
Thu, 11-27-2003 - 8:52pm
That's a great story, Georgia!

And a little child shall lead them...

Shan

Pages