Barbie Land
What does Barbie Land symbolize in the movie?
An idealized, perfect world free from flaws
How is the real world different from Barbie Land?
It has challenges, imperfections, and societal inequalities.
What was the original purpose of Barbie as a toy?
To let girls imagine themselves in different careers and roles.
What theme does Barbie explore in the movie?
Identity and self-discovery.
How does Barbie Land critique real-world societal norms?
By flipping gender roles and exaggerating matriarchy.
Who has all the jobs and power in Barbie Land?
The Barbies
What does Barbie discover about how people perceive her in the real world?
Some admire her, while others objectify or dismiss her
What is one way Barbie inspires empowerment through play?
By showing girls they can be anything.
What does Ken learn about himself in the movie?
That he is “Kenough” without Barbie.
What does the movie say about societal expectations for women?
They are often contradictory and impossible to fully meet.
What happens to Barbie that makes her feel different?
(She starts having existential thoughts and physical changes like flat feet
What surprises Barbie about people’s reactions to her in the real world?
She isn’t treated as special or inspiring.
What criticism has Barbie faced about her physical appearance?
Promoting unattainable beauty standards.
What does Barbie learn about perfection?
It’s okay not to be perfect—what matters is being true to yourself.
How does the movie address serious topics like patriarchy?
Through satire and humor.