Barbie's careers
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[1] Since Barbie's introduction in 1959, the doll has been portrayed with many different careers. Different dolls are sold with sets of clothes and accessories that fit the career being portrayed. For a example, the Lifeguard Barbie play set includes a Barbie, an outfit with shoes, a lifeguard chair, a dolphin, and a life preserver, while the Italian Teacher Barbie includes a Barbie, an outfit with shoes, flash cards, an Italian quiz, an easel, a notebook, a key chain, and a hairbrush. Each career is created to give children the option of exploring new careers and help them learn new things.
According to Mattel, Barbie has had over 200 inspirational careers, and more recently including more STEM fields.
Education[edit]
- Aerobics instructor (1984,[2] 2009)
- Art teacher (2002)
- Dance teacher
- Elementary teacher (1985, 1992, 1995, 1996, 2006, 2010)
- Football (soccer) coach and player (2011)[3]
- Gymnastics coach
- Sign language teacher (1999)
- Spanish language teacher (2001)
- Special education teacher
- Student teacher (1965)[4]
- Swim teacher (2005, I can be... Swim Teacher 2008)
- Yoga teacher
Medicine[edit]
- Dentist (1997[5])
- Eye doctor
- Doctor (1988, Pediatrician 1994, I can be... Baby Doctor 2008)
- Nurse (1961)
- Surgeon (1973[6])
- Veterinarian (1985,[2] Pet Doctor 1996,[7]I can be... Zoo Doctor 2008, I can be... Pet Vet 2009)
- Paramedic
Military[edit]
- Army Medic (1993[5])
- Paratrooper (2000)
- United States Army officer (1989, Desert Storm 1992)
- United States Air Force Pilot (1991[8])
- United States Air Force Thunderbirds (1993)
- United States Marine Corps Sergeant (1991[5])
- United States Navy petty officer QM1 (1991[5])
Political[edit]
- Chancellor (I can be... Chancellor 2013), (available only in Germany)
- United States President (2000)
- Presidential candidate (Barbie for President 1992,[5] 2004,[9] 2008 & 2012)
- UNICEF Ambassador (1989)[10]
Public service[edit]
- Firefighter (1995[5])
- Lifeguard (Baywatch 1994)
- Police officer (1993[5])
- Canadian Mountie (2005) (available only in Canada)
- Mail Carrier
Science and engineering[edit]
- Architect (2011)
- Astronaut (1965,[4] 1986[11])
- Computer engineer (Computer Engineer Barbie, 2010), (accompanying book pulled by Mattel in 2014[12])
- Game developer (2016)
- Paleontologist (1997)
- SeaWorld trainer (I can be... SeaWorld Trainer 2009)
Transportation[edit]
- Pilot (1990, Airline Pilot 1999[5])
- Flight attendant (1961,[13] American Airlines 1973-75, Flight Time 1989)
- NASCAR driver (1998,[14] I can be... Race Car Driver 2009)
- Stewardess (American Airlines 1961-64, Pan Am 1966)
- Tour guide (Toy Story 2 Tour Guide Special Edition 1999)
Arts[edit]
- Artist
- Ballerina (1961, 2006[9])
- Chef (1996, I can be... Bakery Chef 2008)
- Designer (2008)
- Fashion model (1959–present)
- Film Director (2015)
- Guest editor of an international fashion magazine
- Fashion designer (1960 [15]
- Hairdresser (2008)
- Make-up artist (Barbie loves MAC 2007)
- Movie actress ("Barbie A Fashion Fairytale", 2010 and "Barbie A Fairy secret", 2011)
- Movie star (1977, 1985, 1997, 2001, 2011)
- Olympic Athlete (1975[16])
- Pet stylist (I can be... Pet Stylist 2008)
- Photographer
- Producer (2005[17])
- Rapper (1992[18])
- Rock Star (1986,[2] 1998[5])
- Singer (Solo in the Spotlight 1961,[19] Barbie and the Rockers 1986, I can be... Rock Star, 2009)
- TV chef (I can be... TV chef, 2008)
- Wedding stylist (I can be... Wedding Stylist, 2009)
Business[edit]
- Business executive (1960, 1978, Day to Night 1985, 1992,[5] 1999)
- Owner of Willow's Cafe (Barbie Princess Charm School 2011)
- Secretary (2007)
- See's Candies cashier (2002)
- Waitress (Barbie Princess Charm School, 2011)
- Resort greeter (Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort, 2016)
- News Reporter
- Chicken Farmer
- Banker
Miscellaneous[edit]
- American beauty pageant girl (1973, 1978, 1991)
- Cat burglar (Barbie by Christian Louboutin)[20]
- Ocean treasure explorer (2013)
- Soda fountain waitress (Coca Cola Series 1998)
- Babysitter (Barbie Babysits 1963)
- Cheerleader (1973, Pom Pom Divas 2006, Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Barbie 2008)
- Cowgirl (1981)
- DC Comics superheroines and villainesses, (including Wonder Woman, Catwoman, Batgirl, Supergirl, Black Canary, Poison Ivy, Harley Quinn, Lois Lane, and Carol Ferris)
- Marvel Comics superheroines
- McDonald's cashier (1983)
- News anchor (I can be... News Anchor 2010)
- Princess (1990s-present)
- Scuba diver (1994[21])
- Olympic Skier (1975[22])
- Major League Baseball player (1998[23])
- Cashier
- Bee Keeper[24]
References[edit]
- ↑ MESSNER, MICHAEL A. (December 2000). "BARBIE GIRLS VERSUS SEA MONSTERS". Gender & Society. 14 (6): 765–784. doi:10.1177/089124300014006004. ISSN 0891-2432.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Barbie Careers: 1980s". Barbie® Media. Retrieved 4 November 2017.
- ↑ ""German women's football team star and coach get Barbie dolls"". The Local. 4 February 2011. Retrieved 4 February 2019.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Barbie Careers: 1959-1960s". Barbie® Media. Retrieved 10 February 2017.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 5.8 5.9 "Barbie Careers: 1990s". Barbie® Media. Retrieved 4 November 2017.
- ↑ "Barbie through the ages" (Slideshow). TODAY.com. Slide 20. Retrieved 4 November 2017.
- ↑ "Barbie through the ages" (Slideshow). TODAY.com. Slide 41. Retrieved 4 November 2017.
- ↑ "Barbie through the ages" (Slideshow). TODAY.com. Slide 32. Retrieved 4 November 2017.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 "Barbie Careers: 2000s". Barbie® Media. Retrieved 4 November 2017.
- ↑ Aribindi, Priyanka. "13 Fascinating Careers You Never Knew Barbie Had". Time.com. Retrieved 10 February 2017.
- ↑ "Barbie through the ages" (Slideshow). TODAY.com. Slide 29. Retrieved 4 November 2017.
- ↑ Buhr, Sarah (November 19, 2014). "Mattel Pulls Sexist Barbie Book "I Can Be A Computer Engineer" Off Amazon". TechCrunch. Retrieved November 20, 2014.
- ↑ "Barbie through the ages" (Slideshow). TODAY.com. Slide 5. Retrieved 4 November 2017.
- ↑ "Barbie through the ages" (Slideshow). TODAY.com. Slide 45. Retrieved 4 November 2017.
- ↑ "Barbie through the ages" (Slideshow). TODAY.com. Slide 2. Retrieved 4 November 2017.
- ↑ "Barbie Careers: 1970s". Barbie® Media. Retrieved 4 November 2017.
- ↑ "Barbie through the ages" (Slideshow). TODAY.com. Slide 48. Retrieved 4 November 2017.
- ↑ 1992 Rappin' Rockin' Barbie Commercial (mp4) (Television commercial). Mattel. Retrieved 10 February 2017.
- ↑ "Barbie through the ages" (Slideshow). TODAY.com. Slide 4. Retrieved 4 November 2017.
- ↑ "Cat burglar Barbie by Christian Louboutin". Retrieved 26 June 2015.
- ↑ "Barbie through the ages" (Slideshow). TODAY.com. Slide 37. Retrieved 4 November 2017.
- ↑ "Barbie through the ages" (Slideshow). TODAY.com. Slide 21. Retrieved 4 November 2017.
- ↑ "Barbie through the ages" (Slideshow). TODAY.com. Slide 44. Retrieved 4 November 2017.
- ↑ "Barbie® Beekeeper Playset". Mattel. Retrieved 29 December 2018.
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