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Is the ‘Barbie’ Movie Performative Subversion or Meaningful Rebellion?
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Is the ‘Barbie’ Movie Performative Subversion or Meaningful Rebellion?

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 / 13 May 2024

Is the Barbie movie, like the Barbie dolls, a superficial attempt to co-opt feminist discourse? Or does it offer something substantial?