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Barbie: The Doll with Over 200 Careers

Barbie, the iconic fashion doll created by Mattel in 1959, has been more than just a toy for generations of girls and boys. She has also been a role model and an inspiration for them to pursue their dreams and aspirations. With over 200 careers on her resume, Barbie has shown that she can do anything and be anything, from a teenage fashion model to an astronaut, from a chef to a computer programmer, from a UNICEF ambassador to a rap musician.

According to Mattel, Barbie has had over 200 careers, recently including more STEM fields. Some of her most notable and groundbreaking careers are:

  • Executive ‘Career Girl’ Barbie (1963): Barbie had her first stint as a corporate executive in 1963, at a time when women were almost entirely absent from top-level roles in companies and were making 59 cents on the dollar compared to men. She wore a tweed skirt suit and gloves, and showed that she was ready to take on the business world.
  • Astronaut Barbie (1965): Barbie’s first space voyage in 1965 took her to the moon four years before Neil Armstrong, and over a decade ahead of Sally Ride, the first American woman in space. She wore a silver spacesuit and helmet, and showed that she was ready to explore the final frontier.
  • UNICEF Ambassador Barbie (1989): Taking a page from Audrey Hepburn, who served as a Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF from 1989 until her death in 1993, Barbie became one herself in 1989. She wore a blue dress and carried a UNICEF bag, and showed that she was ready to make a difference in the world.
  • Rap Musician Barbie (1992): Barbie made her rap debut as “Rappin’ Rockin’ Barbie” in 1992, with her boom box in tow. She wore a colorful outfit and sunglasses, and showed that she was ready to rock the mic.
  • Marine Corps Sergeant Barbie (1992): Barbie made history in 1989 when she first joined the military as an officer in the U.S. Army, but her 1992 position as a sergeant in the Marine Corps is the highest rank she has held in the Armed Forces. She wore a camouflage uniform and hat, and showed that she was ready to lead and serve.
  • Computer Programmer Barbie (2010): Barbie entered the STEM field as a computer programmer in 2010, at a time when women were underrepresented in technology careers. She wore a pink top and black pants, and carried a laptop and a smartphone, and showed that she was ready to code and create.

These are just some of the many careers that Barbie has had over the years. She has also been a ballerina, a chef, a doctor, a teacher, a lawyer, a firefighter, a president, and more. She has also collaborated with various brands and celebrities, such as MAC Cosmetics, National Geographic, Star Wars, Harry Potter, Beyoncé, and more.

Barbie’s careers reflect the changing times and the evolving interests of girls and boys around the world. They also reflect the message that Barbie wants to convey: “You can be anything”. By showing girls and boys that they can pursue any career they want, regardless of their gender, race, or background, Barbie empowers them to follow their passions and achieve their goals. As Ruth Handler, the co-founder of Mattel and the creator of Barbie, once said: “My whole philosophy of Barbie was that through the doll, the little girl could be anything she wanted to be. Barbie always represented the fact that a woman has choices.”

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