Achi news desk-
She’s ambitious, smart, and earns almost as much as Ken did for the same role in 2002. Meet the new ‘Corporate Barbie’, released today by Mattel in what they describe as as a more realistic representation of the real world.
Dressed in sharp business attire, Corporate Barbie comes complete with a laptop, phone and a slightly smaller paycheck than her male colleagues. “It’s a more realistic figure,” said Mattel spokeswoman Emily Rizzo.
Since the first Barbie in 1959, the doll has attracted criticism for giving young women an unrealistic idea of what a female body and paycheck should look like.
“These new dolls better reflect the world that girls see around them,” Rizzo said.
She said that Corporate Barbie is a role model for young women. “If you study hard, work hard, and set your goals high, there’s no reason why you can’t get paid the same as the man who reports to you”.
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First published in 2015
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