Why Mexican Barbie Represents Transnational Resistance By: Keira B.Larrier The transnational commodity analyzed in this article is the Mattel Barbie. Most places where Barbie has been sold have shown little to no resistance accepting Barbie’s image, however, some cultures surprisingly … Continue reading
Now that I have handed in my theories paper it is safe to reveal what I wrote about. One of the aspects that I have not talked about is how globalized Facebook has become. There are over 213 countries that … Continue reading
Throughout my case study research and writing, I have found that American summer camp as both a cultural institution and practice fits well into multiple theories. However, when it camp to synthesizing these theories with a broader conclusion about the … Continue reading
While finishing up my case study, I realized that I took a predominantly historical approach to the cultural impact of rowing. So I thought about looking at rowing in a more contemporary sense. Rowing still holds its roots in being … Continue reading
In my final post on hashtag I wanted to talk about what I concluded from all of my research. I have realized that hashtags and social media are not actually what we thought they were. They are mostly a complete … Continue reading
The article Who Created Barbie and Why?, which I reviewed from HowStuffWorks.com, gives me an exclusive perspective on the earliest years of Barbie. Ruth Handler, the owner of Mattel, originally intended to produce a doll that accurately represented the mature … Continue reading
The idea of Facebook has altered a lot from when it was ofiginally created. The News Feed has brought about the most of changes and will continue to be the biggest factor of change. However, tied along to this change … Continue reading
In doing my research on the culture surrounding non-traditional sport, it is impossible to ignore the significance of film and footage. No matter if it’s a Warren Miller ski film, or a free short film by Redbull on mountain biking … Continue reading
Last spring, the Tribeca Film Festival featured a documentary highlighting China’s insatiable thirst, called Red Obsession. Directed by Warwick Ross and narrated by Russell Crowe, this explores the growth of wine from grapes in the far West, chateaux in Bordeaux, … Continue reading
Jennifer Lopez Interview – JLo Honored with her own Barbie Doll What do BARBIE, JLO, and APPADURAI Have in Common? By Keira B.Larrier The image of Barbie is important in American Society because it signifies femininity and womanhood, and it … Continue reading
