Mattel’s new athlete Barbies might seem like a win for feminists and young girls – but they’re not
- Written by Lauren Gurrieri, Associate Professor in Marketing, RMIT University
Mattel released a new range of Barbie dolls this week honouring nine trailblazing women in sport. The recognised athletes include Matildas soccer star Mary Fowler, tennis champion Venus Williams and seven other record-breaking and world champion sports stars from across the globe.
Mattel’s Krista Berger said the brand wishes to acknowledge...

















