Articles related to "Ruth Handler"

In the past 50 years Barbie has become a fashion icon and has mastered various occupations. In one sense a doll, in reality a representation of female achievements.

Handler created a controversial icon with which young girls the world over could identify. She also created breast prostheses for cancer survivors.

Barbie and Bratz have gained wide popularity with tween girls. It has been that way for years. But, what are these dolls teaching tween girls about their own self-image?

Barbie, the world's most popular doll, celebrates her fiftieth birthday on 9 March 2009 whilst retaining her youthful looks without any plastic surgery!

Barbie Celebrates 50 Years tells of her creation, controversy over body image, becoming a cultural icon and fashion leader.

In European and American history there are many interesting periods which could set the scene for a biography.

Pink, plastic and perfect. Barbie conjures images of utter fantasy-a dream world where a girl can be whoever she wants to be. But is Barbie more than just a toy?