Rationale for research project
November 1, 2006
jpike
For my research project I will focus on Barbie Dolls. Throughout the essay I will discuss the history of Barbie. I will research when the doll was developed and how the Matell company, who owns Barbie and all related characters and elements have changed Barbie over time. Furthermore, in my essay I will talk about the images of Barbie dolls and how they have also changed with the time periods. I will also bring up some of the controversial topics that Barbie is associated with, such as how the doll has the “perfect” body size. I immediately thought of the topic of dolls when I heard of this project. However, to narrow down my topic I decided to zoom in on one specific type of doll, Barbie. I feel that this is an interesting topic. Barbie has been a very popular product throughout all of history and most girls can relate to having or associating with Barbie dolls. I think it is important and will be interesting to see how Barbie can have an influence on girls image about themselves.
Some resources that I will be using include:
journals from the UMW library website http://www.characterproducts.com/info/character_histories/barbie_doorway.htm
http://xroads.virginia.edu/~class/barbie/barb2.html
http://newscafe.ansci.usu.edu/archive/july2000/0720_barbie.html
http://barbie.everythinggirl.com/
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lexydeg | November 1, 2006 at 11:21 pm
I see you focussing on Barbie doll shape as an aspect of your argument, perhaps your argument could be based on whether or not the Barbie shape affects young girls or whether or not it should be changed, or something.
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rachell | November 1, 2006 at 11:24 pm
i like the idea of barbie dolls changing over a time period. maybe you can somehow show how different barbies throughout the time period had different effects on girls then say that these dolls influence/ shape young girl’s minds or vice versa
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khj1202 | November 1, 2006 at 11:25 pm
I like your topic of research. It sounds like interesting. You are going to focus on how Barbie changed through the time and how they affect/influence girls.
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stephaniecrowe | November 1, 2006 at 11:26 pm
The argument Jessica makes through her rationale for the topic she has chosen to research is the influences that history, the Mattel company, and advertising have on the Barbie product.
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vnoori | November 1, 2006 at 11:29 pm
In this essay, Jessica is arguing about Barbie Dolls and how they have shaped young girls and how they influence girls to be like barbie. Thrhought the years barbies are know to be those cute little doll girls with the blonde hair and the slim bodies who always get that hott guy Ken (even though his name should be Vince). I think Jessica is arguing about how this can affect girls and make them think that this is what they should be like; that they should be viewed as “barbie.” Just like back in high school where girls who were all pretty and preppy and perfect where considered as “barbie” or at least thats how it was at my school.