Barbie was never released in Vietnam due to a scene that depicted the controversial nine-dash line, which both Vietnam and China claim as their own in the South China Sea.
Vietnam: Before the film premiered, officials in Vietnam announced they were banning Barbie over a scene that included a map that appeared to show China's contested territorial claims in the South China Sea—Warner Bros.
Kuwait's ban of the film comes after Lebanon's culture minister Mohammad Mortada also moved to restrict Barbie from screening across the country. He claimed the film "promoted homosexuality" and contradicted values related to faith and morality, according to Reuters.
The Greta Gerwig directorial features the controversial 'nine-dash line' - a dotted line that China uses when drawing its borders in the South China Sea. Vietnam's state media reported that the government banned distribution of the popular movie because it includes a view of a map showing disputed territorial claims.
The Vietnamese government made waves when it banned the screening of Barbie due to its depictions of maps that contain the nine-dash line – China's infamous claim to 90 percent of the South China Sea, which overlaps with Vietnam's and other East and Southeast Asia states' claims to exclusive economic zones (EEZ) and ...
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Why was Butterfly Barbie banned?
Barbie Doll has "Tattoos". After Doll was placed on store shelves, they were eventually taken off due to "Controversy" & parental concerns about the "Tattoos".
While the film does not dive into trans identity, Barbie still manages to touch upon LGBTQ+ issues without naming them as such. In fact, the film features several openly LGBTQ+ actors, like Hari Nef, Kate McKinnon, Alexandra Shipp, and Scott Evans.
“The most commonly identified reason for not wanting to play with the curvy doll was her larger size,” Dr Harriger said. Curvy Barbie is similar in height to petite Barbie, but has a more rounded stomach, thicker legs and no gap between her thighs. She is still larger than the average woman.
3 in 4 conservative men say Barbie improved their view of women in leadership roles. Similarly, the majority (97%) of viewers say before watching the movie they had a 'very favorable' (63%) or 'somewhat favorable' (32%) opinion of women in leadership.
Society maintains rules about children's behavior. Some rules dictate the toys a child should play with based on gender. Retailers market baby dolls to girls and toy cars to boys. The reason is that young children must be taught which roles they are expected to play.
movie “Barbie” has apologized for its U.S. parent company's reaction to social media posts about the “Barbenheimer” blitz that combined images of Barbie and a mushroom cloud. The memes triggered criticisms in Japan for what many described as minimizing the atomic bomb attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
In Indiana, it's against the law to dress Barbie in Ken's clothes. In Michigan, it is illegal to chain an alligator to a fire hydrant. In International Falls, Minnesota, you can be fined if you let your dog chase a cat up a telegraph pole.
The long-awaited film adaptation of the Mattel doll made headlines when, two weeks before its July 21 theatrical debut, it was banned in, of all places, Vietnam. And not because of any explicit violence or plastic nudity, but for violating the country's territorial sovereignty.
Elsewhere, censors delayed the release, with the key markets of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates holding it until mid-August and Lebanon initially banning it outright because—in the words of Culture Minister Mohammad Mortada—it “promotes homosexuality and transsexuality...
But when preggo Midge hit the market in 2002, customers freaked out over the idea that little kids would be playing with a pregnant doll, and she was quickly pulled from Walmart shelves across the country that same year, according to the Associated Press.
By advocating for women's rights, Christians can contribute to a more compassionate and just world. A world where women's voices are heard, talents are valued, and the Church's mission of love and hope is extended to all, regardless of gender. This is one more reason that Christians should see the new Barbie movie.
Our recommendation is that the movie should be safe for nearly all children ages 11 and older (which Common Sense Media seconds). If your kids are younger and they're still dying to watch the movie, take these considerations in mind and decide for yourself.
CNN: Why might it be important that “Barbie” culminated in a gynecologist appointment? Wen: Having everyone see Barbie go to the gynecologist normalizes the experience. It solidifies the understanding that reproductive health is an integral part of overall health.
At 38 years old, Really Rad Barbie's body is redesigned to better reflect the fashion of the time. That means slimmer hips, a wider waistline, and a smaller bust, according to Mattel, which wants Barbie “to have more of a teenage physique” for her “hip-huggers to look right.”
The "curvy" doll is meant to reflect a more realistic idea body image for young people. Hairstyles include mohawks, afros, braids, curly and straight bobs, and some with unusual hair colours like blue and purple. The company's new campaign slogan is: "Imagination comes in all shapes and sizes.
I later learned that in 1989 Barbie's proportions were altered including a breast reduction. Barbie has been evolving all along, but until now it's been incremental (#TheDollEvolves).
Ken (short for Kenneth Carson) hit the toy aisle as Barbie's buyable boyfriend two years after her 1959 debut. He was available in two styles — blond or brunette hair, made of hard plastic — and came dressed in very short red swim trunks.
Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling had the right idea to scrap their Barbie and Ken kiss scene and TikTokers agreed. With so many comedic and thought-provoking moments in Barbie, you don't need a kiss scene to enjoy it. Don't miss your chance to see this 2023 movie release playing in theaters now.
Barbie makes it clear she's not interested in Ken romantically and urges him to find his own personal passions. The finale not only flips the normal script on female-centric films—in which a woman discovers she doesn't need a man to find her inner power (Legally Blonde, Eat Pray Love, etc.)
