Barbie & Frida

Discussion in Women’s Studies 101:

Barbie and Frida. Compare and contrast.

Eugenia: They’re both pre-feminist. But Frida exhibits Latinx sexuality.

Tracy: Barbie’s sexuality is seen through the lens of Caucasian patriarchal mythology.

Christine: They’re not pre-feminist, they’re just pre-’70s.They both make strong statements about women’s ambition and capacity for achievement.

Brad: They both had movies made about them!

Eugenia: (aside) Why is he in this class, again?

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