Barbie
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Barbie is a brand of doll created in 1959 by Ruth Handler, the co-founder of Mattel. Barbie was inspired by Handler’s daughter Barbara who used paper dolls for teenage and adult pretend play, Handler recognized the pretend play as an important part of growing-up. The unrealistic body-size and proportions of Barbie has created controversy, as many worry children will try to emulate the image of Barbie. (http://www.barbiemedia.com/about-barbie/history.html) (http://barbie.wikia.com/wiki/Controversies)
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