Hello classmates!

Hey! My name is Courtney Ginther. I am taking "Women and Writing" to fulfill my Junior composition requirement. Out of all of the Junior composition classes, by far, this one sounded the most interesting to. I am a third year Biology major so writing is difficult for me. Creativity does not come easily to me. Ask me to write a dry, boring and technical science journal article, no problem! But when it comes to being entertaining, creative and colorful..... uhm.... I will try my best. So as you read my posts on my blog, please be merciful!

As for the title of my blog, I chose "More than just a doll" because Barbie is far, far more than just a doll. She has been an influence on all of us (good or bad) and is a marketing sensation. She has more accessories than a girl can ever ask for, has held multiple careers, has many hobbies and looks great doing it all.

How do I feel about Barbie? Well, she definitely holds a special place in my heart and I have shared many childhood memories with my Barbie dolls. However, as a women, I do not agree with the completely unattainable standards that Barbie sets. I mean, her boobs are just outrageous and her legs look like they are twice the length of her torso. Is she teaching girls at a young age that women are supposed to look like that? or is Barbie just an embodiment of our society's warped idea of beauty? It's one of those questions like which came first, the Chicken or the Egg? At this point, I am really not sure which came first. But as this quarter progresses I will come closer and closer to understanding Barbie and her role in our society.

Signing off,

Courtney Ginther