Computer Engineer Barbie
While this Barbie does have the same physical characteristics of the traditional barbie, this Barbie is non traditional because she is dressed and equipped to be an engineer. Throughout the history of the profession and even today, the vast majority of engineers have been men, and this Barbie aims to break that mold. Although her outfit is flashy, her clothes make her appear to be a professional by wearing a blazer, and most importantly, pants. Decades ago in the workforce, women have been viewed in a professional setting as being a secretary, wearing skirts. This barbie's appearance demonstrates that women have the mental and social ability that they can be more than secretaries, and can do intellectual work. The modesty of the clothing also shows that in a professional setting, that women do not need to try to display physical features to work. With Barbie holding a laptop, a cell phone and wearing, it demonstrates how women in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) can have a lifestyle centered around modern technology, contrary to the notion that women cannot integrate technology in their lives. The study of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics is not a boys club, and computer engineer Barbie is here to show America's youth that it is for women too.
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