What is a Barbie Doll?
The Barbie doll is one of the world’s best selling dolls, and is one of Mattel’s best known products. Since 1959, the Barbie has been an enormous source of revenue for the company. Backlashes against the fashion-conscious doll have been consistent in the wake of the Women’s Rights Movement, and Barbie dolls have received continual criticism for their portrayal of women.