Barbie Doll

If I had to rewrite this poem, I would name it “Ken” because Ken was also part of the Barbie doll world. I would talk about the difficulties growing into a man but also the enjoyable side of being a male. Ken, like Barbie, portrays how men are “supposed” to look like according to society. Men are suppose to be strong, muscular (not an ounce of fat on them), good-looking and not show there sensitive side or feelings. They are also supposed to like doing outdoor activities, they are expected to get dirty and be the bread-winner for the family. This of course is not true. Not all men are muscular or strong and not all like hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, etc and certainly not all men are the main source of income in a household.
It’s sad how society has shaped men and women. People should be able to grow up without the hardships of high school and the real world but that’s how people overcome these hardships.