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Barbie is a famous doll produced by the American company Mattel, first introduced to the market on March 9, 1959. The creator of this doll, Ruth Handler, got the idea for Barbie from watching her daughter, Barbara, play with paper dolls. She named the doll Barbie after her daughter.

Barbie quickly became one of the most popular toys in the world due to her unique appearance and diverse capabilities. Over the years, Barbie has been presented in various roles such as a doctor, teacher, astronaut, athlete, and even a president. This diversity reflects the different roles and abilities that women can have in society.

However, Barbie has also been the subject of various discussions and controversies. Some individuals and groups believe that Barbie, by presenting unrealistic beauty standards, can have a negative impact on young girls' body image and self-confidence. On the other hand, many supporters of Barbie argue that the doll encourages girls to have big dreams and aspirations by showing women in various professional roles.

Over the years, Mattel has made efforts to respond to these criticisms by introducing dolls with a variety of appearances and roles to provide a more realistic image of beauty and women's abilities. In recent years, Barbie dolls with different body types, skin colors, and styles have been introduced to reflect greater diversity.

Barbie has also become a cultural icon, appearing in movies, TV shows, books, and video games. She is not only a toy but also a symbol of cultural and social changes over the decades. Barbie has managed to redefine herself to remain popular and relevant while responding to criticisms and social changes.