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Barbie at 60: From model to a pilot, how she's inspired girls since 1959

No longer is Barbie portrayed in roles such as the air hostess - or, when promoted to pilot, still dressed in a feminine and pink version of the uniform

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Gemma Witcomb | The Conversation
Barbie Millicent Roberts, from Wisconsin US, is celebrating her 60th birthday. She is a toy. A doll. Yet she has grown into a phenomenon. An iconic figure, recognised by millions of children and adults worldwide, she has remained a popular choice for more than six decades – a somewhat unprecedented feat for a doll in the toy industry.
She is also, arguably, the original “influencer” of young girls, pushing an image and lifestyle that can shape what they aspire to be like. So, at 60, how is the iconic Barbie stepping up to support her fellow women and girls?
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