Perfect skin, perfect skin and a perfect figure. The original Barbie released decades ago is iconic. Barbie has brought so much joy to little kids all over the world. But, every child deserves a barbie that looks like them. The new autistic Barbie is another huge step Barbie has taken in making sure every child is appreciated. Some previous Barbies that made an enormous impact were career Barbie in 1963 which introduced a barbie with full fledged career, “Christie” , the first African American Barbie made in 1968, Curvy Barbie which was introduced in 2016 and just this week a civil rights icon Barbie was released.
Barbie has not only inspired little girls everywhere to do what they love, but also shared that they’re perfect the way they are.
The career Barbie has shown little girls out there that people can be unique and do the unexpected when it comes to jobs. That any little girl can be whatever she chooses to be. Since 1963 Barbie has shaped little girls’ minds everywhere, playing with the iconic 1965 “Astronaut Barbie” and 1985 “CEO Barbie.” Women everywhere knew they couldn’t settle for less when their beloved childhood toy didn’t.
Another significant step forward for Barbie was the introduction of 2012 “Ella, the chemo Barbie,” 2016 “Curvy Barbie,” 1968 “Christie” the first African American Barbie and now the brand new autistic Barbie. These Barbies were so important to children everywhere, knowing that they are perfect the way they are. All around the world children had can have a little doll that was just like them.
Barbie has inspired, uplifted and encouraged girls to be brave, fearless and most importantly leaders. In 1985 Barbie created the “We Girls Can Do Anything” campaign Barbie. And now in 2026, Barbie will be presenting a new Barbie after the civil rights icon 99 year old Opal Lee. This was arguably the most important step Barbie took in ensuring little girls everywhere will know not only can have whatever job they wish, but also that women are strong predominant people in society.
Some people will say the Barbie Doll proposes unrealistic body images that will make children feel self-conscious about their bodies. This statement is wrong in so many ways, Barbies bring inspiration to acquire something such as a specific body type, a job or a leadership position that society says women shouldn’t or can’t have.
Barbies are special toys that children get to grow up with, they bring joy, smiles and laughter that will last a decade. But most importantly the children that play with them grow up to learn they are perfect the way they are and these children can grow up to be anything they chose.
