Barbie Movie Critique In The Lens of Gender Roles!
Barbie Movie Critique In The Lens of Gender Roles!
Hi Barbie! The film kicks off in a harmonious Barbie universe where all Barbies and Kens coexist, depicting a female-dominated Barbie realm. From Firefighter Barbie to Doctor Barbie, all women collaborate in this world, while Kens are portrayed as secondary characters vying for Barbie's attention on the beach, playing the role of cavaliers at parties, and appearing as mere accessories to Barbie. At first glance, it might seem like a film enforcing female dominance, but the narrative takes an unexpected turn.
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The plot takes a transformative twist as Barbie, initially part of a flawless world, becomes a flawed baby entering the real world.
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In today's era, fueled by the influence of social media, we are aware of the detrimental impact of the imposed beauty standards on women, leading to obsessions, psychological issues, and a sense of worthlessness.
Simultaneously, as Barbie steps out of her own world into the "real" world, she realizes the prevalence of a male-dominated society.
Barbie's existential questioning prompts us to reevaluate our thoughts and roles in society concerning the distribution of gender roles.
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