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Barbie’s not just a doll—she’s a cultural force that’s shaped play, fashion, and gender norms for over six decades. From astronaut to president, she’s embodied every career a girl could dream of, even as her design evolved to reflect real-world diversity, including dolls with prosthetics and hearing aids. Her “dream houses” once symbolized female independence, and her subtle, steady push for girl empowerment kept her ahead of trends. Now, with a blockbuster movie reigniting global interest, Scotland’s first Barbie exhibition celebrates how this tiny plastic icon helped kids develop empathy and imagination—and why she’ll keep evolving as long as play matters.

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