Cultural Perspective

Cultural Perspective

What Barbie Gets Right (and Wrong) About American Culture

A cultural analysis of how Barbie Land exposes America’s struggle with fairness, power, and success.

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Way Yuhl
Mar 15, 2025
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Imagine stepping into a world where everyone is equal, power is shared, and kindness is the default setting. There would be no cutthroat competition, no glass ceilings, and no “it’s just business” excuses for injustice.

Welcome to Barbie Land.

The Barbie movie isn’t just a playful fantasy; it’s a cultural critique. It ex…

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