Popular Culture - Questionnaire And Essay Response On Barbie

Popular Culture - Questionnaire And Essay Response On Barbie

Society & Culture
Unit of study: Popular Culture
Questionnaire
“Developing an understanding of the popular culture of toys using the example of ‘Barbie’.”

Does Barbie’s image normalize and enforce the sexualisation of women to girls from a young age?
(Circle or write your answer in the designated areas)

1. State your age.

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2. State your gender. (circle one)

Male / female

3. Do you have an ethnic background?

Yes/no

If answered yes, state your ethnicity:

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4. Do you or your family practice any religion?

Yes/no

If answered yes, state your religion:

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5. State your hometown.

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6. How much do you know about Barbie?

Nothing
Little knowledge
Extended knowledge
Everything there is to know

7. What age group do you believe Barbie is aimed at?

5-7
8-10
11-12
13-15
older
younger

8. Do you believe Barbie is a ‘girls only’ toy?

Yes/no

9. Which Barbie do you find most appealing:

a.                                               b.                                             c.

10. Barbie has a very desirable appearance.

Strongly agree/agree/sometimes/disagree/strongly disagree

Explain your answer
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11. Barbie sets a good example for young girls.

Strongly agree/agree/sometimes/disagree/strongly disagree

Explain your answer
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12. Parents should allow their children to play with Barbie.

Strongly agree/agree/sometimes/disagree/strongly disagree

13. Barbie could be considered to be a sexist representation of women.

Strongly agree/agree/sometimes/disagree/strongly disagree

14. Did you/family member own a Barbie?

Yes/no

15. Do you believe Barbie has successfully maintained her popularity?

Yes/no

SECTION II
Analysis of key...