How playing with different kinds of toys can change girls' outlook on life

#FeministHackerBarbie is the best hashtag

Both Ariel and Barbie make decisions that change their very existence based on the allure of humans

They just had to put her in pink?

Applauding the new range of Barbies is easy—teaching kids to look beyond their plastic toys for self-worth is hard

For the first time ever, Barbie may have a challenger who can kick her anorexic butt. At least that's what her unauthorized biographer thinks.

Research into why girls mutilate America's favorite big-breasted plaything.

It had become a running joke with my friends that I'd always dress as a blond-haired white woman for Halloween

The fashionista gets a high-tech makeover

A working girl pays tribute to her role model.

The "Juno" screenwriter has been tapped to rewrite the life and times of the world's most contentious doll

The doll features her stunning 2015 Oscars look, including the dreadlocks that were criticized by Giuliana Rancic

The new Barbies are a hit—but reimagining Ken as a truly aspirational image is going to take some work

Two new campaigns ignite controversy

Barbie cosmetics are coming soon to a playground near you.