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Barbie is a smart woman. We know this because Mattel has repeatedly reminded us of her accomplishments (see: all of Barbie's careers, which span from sign language instructor to world peace ambassador).


Why, then, does she suddenly require the help of two men before she can become a computer engineer?



So says the 2013 children's book Barbie: I Can Be a Computer Engineer, published by Random House. Reviewed by novelist Pamela Ribbon on Monday, the book follows a flustered Barbie who requires "Steven and Brian" to create a video game (after all, she's "only the designer," so they have to finish it up for her) Read more...


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