Barbie Liberation Organization Actions

The video explores the unusual history of Barbie, focusing on the 1993 incident involving the Barbie Liberation Organization (BLO). This activist group swapped the voice boxes of Teen Talk Barbies and GI Joe dolls to challenge gender stereotypes. The dolls were repackaged and sold, creating significant media attention and public debate about the influence of toys on children.

What year did the Barbie Liberation Organization's protest take place?

• 1998

• 1990

• 1993

• 1995

What was the main goal of the Barbie Liberation Organization?

• To protest gender stereotypes

• To create a new doll line

• To promote a movie

• To sell more dolls

What did the BLO do to the dolls during their operation?

• Changed their clothes

• Painted them

• Switched their voice boxes

• Removed their heads

How did the BLO ensure the altered dolls reached consumers?

• Sold them online

• Gave them away for free

• Repackaged and returned them to store shelves

• Donated them to schools

What was one of the reactions to the BLO's actions?

• Support from toy companies

• Legal action against BLO

• Media hype and attention

• Increased sales of Barbies

What broader question did the BLO's protest raise?

• Is nothing sacred if iconic toys can be altered?

• Are dolls too expensive?

• Should toys be more durable?

• Can toys be educational?