Despite Barbie's problematic history when it comes to body image and lack of diversity, it seems as though things are starting to change.
And her latest youtube vlog, which addresses white privilege, has Twitter rooting for this new and improved Barbie.
Keep scrolling for the video that's gone viral...
This past week, Barbie has been laying down some serious facts that we could all do with learning...
@fentytannies @swevenpjm Barbie out here teaching the kids the things their parents refuse to. They’ll be parents b… https://t.co/pf04IFCKW3— 🌈⟭⟬NADIYA⟬⟭💜⁷🌱 (@🌈⟭⟬NADIYA⟬⟭💜⁷🌱)1602094087.0
@fentytannies @hopealwayz_ im gonna show my kid barbie instead of that cinderella shit... actually no disney for my kid— AM⁷ vote on sma (@AM⁷ vote on sma)1602094073.0
@fentytannies Even barbie is speaking out about racism what's stopping some people— Ivy ⁷ (@Ivy ⁷)1602092694.0
@issahelina barbie gives me white ally at every march, rally, and protest vibes like i just know shorty would jump… https://t.co/eLJF34K8bP— k ⁷ (@k ⁷)1602093280.0
@fentytannies these barbie vlogs are so gooood,, I remember once I was feeling down and scrolling on yt I found one… https://t.co/zIrkF4Yqz4— sar⁷ (@sar⁷)1602093560.0
@fentytannies Maybe my kid can play with miss barb after all https://t.co/CMTOSYbAW7— eve (@eve)1602094696.0
@fentytannies ngl this touched me. where was this barbie ten years ago?— wills | rina au 🍒 (@wills | rina au 🍒)1602094894.0
@fentytannies @CarmenKingy Its good that they made this so little girls and boys can understand and be aware of wha… https://t.co/NFXCyA8GvK— Animal😂🤣 (@Animal😂🤣)1602096648.0
@fentytannies not barbie understanding racism and taking better than any teacher could— ᴮᴱaj⁷ jimin’s gatekeeper☀️ (@ᴮᴱaj⁷ jimin’s gatekeeper☀️)1602098025.0
Although Barbie hasn't always been viewed as the best role model, in fact, she's had a pretty problematic history.
Barbie was first brought to life by Mattel co-founder, Ruth Handler.
She decided to give these paper dolls a little more life...
Ruth pitched the idea of Barbie around the premise of inspiring young girls...
And, off this premise, Barbie went from strength to strength.
But, despite Barbie's popularity...
Mattel has long promoted Barbie as a progressive and modern woman...
But there was still an ongoing issue regarding Barbie's image...
Let's start with the obvious...
Her shiny blonde hair, those sparkling blue eyes...
And, in recent years...
Beauty standards amongst women has changed drastically in the last decade...
People have been calling to see a more diverse Barbie.
Barbie is now available in a range of different ethnicities...
The doll even caters to a variety of different religions.
And, last year, the first Barbie doll featuring a disability was unveiled.
These unique dolls were a hit...
This boost in diversity has proven to work wonders for Barbie...
This past week, Barbie uploaded a video with her friend Nikki to her Youtube channel, discussing a hot topic on all our minds recently, the Black Lives Matter movement.
It always seems to be trending on TikTok and Twitter, due to its witty content and views on important subjects.
Nikki then takes the stage to talk about what she's experienced as a black woman, that white people just wouldn't have to tolerate.
When Barbie asks, "Why didn't you stay in the [French] club and prove him wrong?"
Barbie seems totally shocked by Nikki's stories...
Barbie agrees that white people don't receive those same negative assumptions...
Nikki notes that the best thing people can do is "listen" and "be supportive." As well as supporting the movement.
Check out the video below...
now why is barbie spitting facts https://t.co/huT7O0NH5M— k ⁷ (@k ⁷)1602092310.0