The account addressed by Hade Daniel at the inception of “Lies My Children’s Books Taught Me: History Meets Popular Culture in ‘The American Girls’ Books "reveals Barbie as an icon of femininity as well as one who lives a desirable life” (Taxel, 161). The original query arises on whether to condemn the latter and as an undesirable role model whose embodiment constitutes subsidiary corporate dominance, Aryan culture and femininity due to the lack of a diverse culture. More significantly, Barbie portrays the feminine masquerade through the revealing of the manufactured concept of the idea trough props, clothing and accessories. According to Hade (512) “Barbie is a genuine role model for all her owners / she allows little girls to dream…” He also states that “ethnic Barbie lovers have the ability to imagine their own image” (515). “In their own image” refers to the picture of the white blonde which essentially would be quite problematic to replicate. The introduction of the “Shani” doll makes the phenomenon exciting to doll lovers. Mattel’s creation of the doll claims to have the best interest of ethnic audiences, but in my perception, it appears like a disastrous strategy. The description offered at the rear end of “Shani” doll seems more stereotypical than other dolls (Hade, 160). [Show Less]