"Barbie Doll"

Although Barbie continues to remain popular, other forms of her can be found, such as the Bratz Doll. If the poem "Barbie Doll", were to have been written about today's Bratz Doll, a slightly different attitude would be apparent. No longer is the girl in the poem apologizing for her "big nose" and "fat legs" (Piercy, p.991), but donning a miniscule top and barely there bottoms, to unapologetically show the world that she is physically female. The same struggle to look like her perfect doll could still be found and the same insecurities are found underneath the heavy make-up and teased hair. But these insecurities are now covered with an aggressive, perhaps angry, attitude that says "I'm exactly what you want, come and get it." While inside, she fears that she is not exactly what is wanted, and may never be. Sadly, today's girl would probably be struggling with her appearance before she even begins puberty. It appears that the struggle of a woman and her body is an age-old issue, however, the general population's view of a woman and her body has become much too critical, much too involved, and simply, downright twisted.