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Barbie releases pilot and engineer dolls to encourage young girls into STEM subjects
Mattel’s Barbie has announced three new dolls in partnership with Virgin Atlantic. Created to encourage young girls to pursue careers in aviation, the three dolls include a pilot, engineer and member of the cabin crew. The new dolls are part of Barbie’s Dream Gap Project, which was launched to combat the fact that girls as young as five can start to limit self-belief and doubt their full potential. This initiative aims to level the playing field for girls globally and highlight role models… (www.standard.co.uk) Mais...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
Interesting idea.. Actually may work.
Wonder if they’ll release one as the “Automatic Pilot”?
That's it! It's all Barbie's fault! I knew there was a reason why there aren't more females in Aviation/STEM. If this is really true, then why not shun Barbie altogether?
No, this is to make money. Mattel couldn't care less about STEM. After all, they're in the toy business. eyes rolling.
No, this is to make money. Mattel couldn't care less about STEM. After all, they're in the toy business. eyes rolling.
Hope the ab-initio, low time in type Barbies make it through the learning curve. Don't have to worry about the engineers, they got rid of them in cockpits a looong time ago. Cheers, with a sarc. font.
The article is from a British publication: they ain’t talking about flight engineers. What the Brits call an engineer we yanks call a mechanic. If Barbie wants to turn a wrench, more power to her!
Next up..... Trannie Barbie, stick on and remove certain parts. It will be YUUUUUUUUUGE!