Barbie Barbie, effect self-image in young girls. Dittmar, Halliwell, and Ive gave picture books to girls age 5–8, one with photos of Barbie and the other with photos of Emme, a doll with more realistic physical features. The girls were then asked about their ideal body size. Their research found that the girls who were exposed to the images of Barbie had significantly lower self-esteem than the girls who had photos of Emme. Barbie Barbie is a fashion doll manufactured by the American toy company Mattel, Inc. and launched in March 1959. American businesswoman Ruth Handler is credited with the creation
Mark Handler board of the online digital media company called Direct Sports Network (formerly DeskSite). Mark Handler was the executive vice president and managing director of the Walt Disney Internet Group International. Handler was in charge of developing and leading WDIG’s international wire line and its mobile strategies for Asia Pacific, Europe and Latin America. He managed an assortment of businesses in these parts of the world, including: Disney's broadband offerings, downloadable internet games, twenty five localized versions of Disney.com, ToonTown, one expansive multiplayer online game, and Disney Mobile services. These services are now open to people living in 35 different international