Barbie a cinquante ans!

Childrens' dolls are big business - and none is bigger than Barbie. As one might expect, Barbie's manufacturers say she represents all that is good: independance, confidence and success. Her detractors, on the other hand, point to an unrealistic representation of femininity and a negative influence on young girls. In this article, let's discuss a simple toy around which a massive industry has been built over the last half century.