Barbie and The Tribe

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What does it mean to be a member of The Tribe?  Although this short film explores Jewish identity, it’s also a powerful tool for discussing Barbie‘s role in American culture and how this impacts girls.

Ironically, Barbie’s creator, Ruth Handler, was a strong Jewish woman – the antithesis of the Barbie role model.

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Tags: GirlScouts

Tagged as: activism, Barbie, Culture of the United States, Media, Ruth Handler