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and girls toys »  Group discussion (Group two ?)  A bit
confusing... its hard to keep tabs on a flowing conversation...
In talking about the differences btwn Barbies and Bratz we felt
as though Bratz presented very commercial ideals- the loved
shopping and seemed more materialistic. We also felt that they
were more "cool", "trendy", and even, "urban". They have
disturbingly skinny bodies, accentuated by their big heads-
seemingly promoting the celebrity "bobble head" phenomenon among
hollywood celebrities. Barbies too loved shopping, but we give
these dolls credit for at least having aspirations. In relation
to Pink Think- this doll however does present us with a more
ladilike perspective of how women should be. We found Barbie to
be created mostly around white culture.  While we didnt think
the dolls were good role models, we also posed the question of
whether a doll can actually be