Beyond Commodifying Feminism: Barbie Universe FOR SALE

18/11/2025 38 min Temporada 1 Episodio 7
Beyond Commodifying Feminism: Barbie Universe FOR SALE

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Episode Synopsis

Episode 7 features a discussion with Dr. Danielle Tapp, a behavioral neuroscientist, movie enthusiast, and a Woke and Witty proclaimed movie expert. Join us as we delve into feminism in capitalism. Pulling from Brooke Shepard' thesis entitled "Barbie is as much about fashion as she is about culture and empowerment" we discuss feminist narratives and postfeminist marketing strategies present in Barbie. We explore how the film juxtaposes humor with serious themes like mental health and consumerism and how the movie served to commodify feminism to sell the Barbie IP. As always, we end with thoughts on the broader implications of media consumption and encourage critical thinking about the art and messages presented in films.