2006-06-19 10:54:59 · 12 answers · asked by mtgonzales 1 in Social Science ➔ Sociology
They are both so unrealistic that I m gonna have to say neither.
2006-06-19 10:57:07 · answer #1 · answered by Simply Lovely 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Niether. Both perpetuate enforce harmful gender stereotypes. I did a study of this for my sociology of gender class. Not only are Barbie and G.I.Joe stereotype enforcers, but they fall into the category of what sociologists call the "pink and blue" syndrom which is potential harmful for childrens social growth.
2006-06-19 18:01:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They're dolls. Toys. They are NOT role models for children. If you're going to pick a toy for a role model, then why not pick Buzz and Woody?
2006-06-19 17:58:36 · answer #3 · answered by grahamma 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the real world, none of the above. Who wants their children to look up to a doll? They can't ask a doll for advice or talk about things that are bothering them and get a response!!
2006-06-19 18:18:27 · answer #4 · answered by wink 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Barbie because G.I. Joe is violent.
2006-06-19 17:57:59 · answer #5 · answered by Redsoxfan2282 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Neither. Both have impossible body types and children who might want to emulate them will be very frustrated in the attempt.
2006-06-19 19:12:47 · answer #6 · answered by karen wonderful 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
GI Joe. They teach about serving one's country, they usually have a safety tip or moral after each show.
2006-06-19 18:00:37 · answer #7 · answered by mx3baby 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
GRANDPARENTS SHOULD BE A CHILDS ROLE MODEL
2006-06-19 18:02:07 · answer #8 · answered by yahoo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
G. I. Joe.........patriotic and I LOVE soldiers!!!
2006-06-26 13:50:26 · answer #9 · answered by doc 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A whore or a murderer. I like 'em both!
2006-06-19 18:00:02 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋