insert_link World Mattel’s new athlete Barbies might seem like a win for feminists and young girls – but they’re not By Lauren Gurrieri, RMIT University and Suzie Gibson, Charles Sturt University Mattel released a new range of Barbie dolls this week honouring nine trailblazing women in sport. The recognised athletes include Matildas soccer star Mary Fowler, tennis champion Venus Williams and seven other record-breaking and world champion sports stars from across the globe. Mattel’s Krista Berger said the brand wishes to acknowledge “the impact […] todayMay 31, 2024 33