Dr. Rebecca Hains
Author, professor and speaker | Children's media culture, media literacy, and media criticism
Monthly Archives: February 2016
My 5-Month-Old Baby to Enter the GOP Primary. You’re Welcome, America.
The latest GOP “debate” demonstrated an all-time low in the maturity level of the GOP’s remaining presidential candidates. As a result, people keep telling me: “Rebecca, your 5-month-old baby would be a better candidate than those guys.” That’s what they…
Read MoreAn End to Toy Awards’ Gender Divide?
The Toy Industry Association is considering abolishing its gender-stereotyped Toy of the Year. But will it? The Toy Industry Association (TIA) needs to bring its prestigious Toy of the Year (TOTY) awards up to date. Honors in two categories—the “Boy…
Read MoreBoys play with dolls, and girls play with spaceships. Someone tell the toymakers.
The toy world’s biggest convention starts this weekend in New York, where more than 900 members of the Toy Industry Association — brands, manufacturers, licensors and retailers who account for about 90 percent of the annual $22 billion U.S. domestic…
Read MoreA Barbie with curves is still all about looks.
Last week, Time reported a significant change for the Barbie brand: Beginning in March, shoppers will be able to choose from three new Barbie body shapes. In addition to the original model, the “Fashionistas” line of Barbies will offer the…
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