Comments on: Computer Engineer Barbie

By: Edublog awards | Edtec Explorations

Edublog awards | Edtec Explorations — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 05:39:23 +0000

[...] teach a class like this someday. I read a post about a new Barbie doll that is coming out called Computer Engineer Barbie. Another reader talked about how it was still a typical Barbie doll in tight clothes. I replied [...]

By: Andy

Andy — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 04:18:23 +0000

At least Barbie is portraying an educated woman with a career. Better that than another beach blanket barbie!

By: Jac

Jac — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:08:38 +0000

Thanks for the thoughts Griffyn. Rebecca Zook has a different opinion, posted online at Mashable:

http://mashable.com/2010/03/09/computer-engineer-barbie/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+Mashable+(Mashable)

By: griffyn

griffyn — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:55:09 +0000

i think that, despite the fact that this doll is promoting women in professional careers (such as sergeon and news anchor), to me it still seems to be sticking with the spirit of the barbie; flashy, tight clothes; and the need to be as skinny as possible, as demonstrated by the fact that her lower legs are as skinny as her upper arms (shivers). also, the fact that her clothes (which say barbie in computer keys) has a picture of a monitor on a background of binary. kinda scary. this is how mattel describes it:

Barbie® I Can Be…™ dolls and accessories empower girls to play out different roles and “try on” fabulous careers, including computer engineer, the first Barbie® profession chosen by popular vote! Always a reflection of the times, this digital diva engineers the perfect geek-chic look, with hot pink accessories and sleek gadgets to match. The inspiring set also comes with a special code that unlocks career-themed content online, for even more digital play (how fitting)!

this is supposed to be about her job, but the description is all about her clothes. mattel, think about how you advertise your products