“Building a Feminist Barbie”
Location
Janet Ayers Academic Center, Room 4094
Presentation Type
Presentation
Start Date
26-9-2023 11:00 AM
Description
Between its viral marketing campaign, popular soundtrack, and star-studded cast, Barbie was the movie of the summer. But before Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig took over, many celebrity feminists struggled to craft a Barbie movie they deemed "feminist enough." Since the release of the film, critics and fans have debated Barbie's place in contemporary feminism. In this presentation, we will examine how Barbie juggles comedy and feminism, how it reinforces and challenges traditional gender roles, and how Ken steals the movie for himself.
Recommended Citation
Tully, Margaret, "“Building a Feminist Barbie”" (2023). Humanities Symposium. 14.
https://repository.belmont.edu/humanities_symposium/2023/2023/14
“Building a Feminist Barbie”
Janet Ayers Academic Center, Room 4094
Between its viral marketing campaign, popular soundtrack, and star-studded cast, Barbie was the movie of the summer. But before Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig took over, many celebrity feminists struggled to craft a Barbie movie they deemed "feminist enough." Since the release of the film, critics and fans have debated Barbie's place in contemporary feminism. In this presentation, we will examine how Barbie juggles comedy and feminism, how it reinforces and challenges traditional gender roles, and how Ken steals the movie for himself.
Comments
Convocation Credit: Cultural Well-Being