Researchers Find Barbie Is Often Mutilated
Barbie Dolls Are Is Often Mutilated by Young Girls, British Researchers Find
By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press Writer
The Associated PressThe Associated Press
LONDON Dec 19, 2005 Barbie, beware. The iconic plastic doll is often mutilated at the hands of young girls, according to research published Monday by British academics.
"The girls we spoke to see Barbie torture as a legitimate play activity, and see the torture as a 'cool' activity," said Agnes Nairn, one of the University of Bath researchers. "The types of mutilation are varied and creative, and range from removing the hair to decapitation, burning, breaking and even microwaving."
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Barbie Dolls Are Is Often Mutilated by Young Girls, British Researchers Find
By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press Writer
The Associated PressThe Associated Press
LONDON Dec 19, 2005 Barbie, beware. The iconic plastic doll is often mutilated at the hands of young girls, according to research published Monday by British academics.
"The girls we spoke to see Barbie torture as a legitimate play activity, and see the torture as a 'cool' activity," said Agnes Nairn, one of the University of Bath researchers. "The types of mutilation are varied and creative, and range from removing the hair to decapitation, burning, breaking and even microwaving."
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