Think Pink: The Science of BarbieSheās the disco dolly thatās more than 60 years old, stands shorter than a ruler and whoās had more than 200 different careers. But this tiny doll has been troubling adults and researchers for decades.
In this episode, we take a deep dive intoĀ the controversies and concerns about Barbieās body shape, gender stereotyping, and ...spying on children?
Petra Stock has a Bachelor of Engineering and a Master of Journalism, both from the University of Melbourne. Like Barbie, sheās worked as a Renewable Energy Engineer, an Environmental Advocate and a Journalist. While she loves writing about new technologies (robots, digital platforms), Petra is nostalgic for the retro kind (letters, cassette tapes).