Growing Up Skipper came under fire from the NOW as soon as she was released. Can you cite other Barbie controversies through the years? What do you think about the Barbie line today?

Book Clubs Let's Call Her Barbie by Renée Rosen Discussion
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Growing Up Skipper came under fire—rightfully so—from the National Organization for Women as soon as she was released. Can you cite other Barbie controversies through the years? What do you think about the Barbie line today, which is based on diversity and inclusion, with a multitude of skin tones, hairstyles, body images and other more representative features?

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I didn’t grow up in the US so missed out on a lot of pop-culture news. However, I applaud Mattel’s effforts to try to offer dolls that every child can relate to whether it be in ethnicity, body image, and/or career interests,

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I love that the world of Barbie is more inclusive. It is important that young girls see a doll that looks like them, with the same skin tone and similar hair. I am old enough that I remember everyone had to have a “white doll.” Ugh

I also like that there are Barbie’s with careers. While it is not for me, I can appreciate how some people like to collect a Barbie that represents a famous person.

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I love that Barbie’s image is now successful instead of beautiful. She has come a long way. I don’t remember the Skipper controversy.

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I was grown up when they first introduced Skipper so I don’t remember anything about it.