The Barbie doll becomes a vaccinologist scientist. Not just any researcher but a vaccine expert. Indeed, one of the leading experts since the most famous doll in the world in one of its latest versions became Dr Sarah Gilbert, the co-creator British vaccinologist of the Covid 19 vaccine Oxford AstraZeneca. She looks just like her, with the long fawn hair, the very professional dark-rimmed glasses, the black trouser suit with a white blouse.

Barbie vaccinologist
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Mattel does not contradict itself and confirms the adaptation policy, which has distinguished it in recent years, in the changing times. Enough with the traditional stereotypes of women, today Barbie has adapted to the times and also to politically correct. So Mattel has also proposed, for example, Barbie dolls with more or less dark complexions, with Islamic veils, with sizes closer to those of normal women. But also professional Barbies who carry out activities such as that of the doctor or the firefighter.

The new Barbie to encourage girls to study science subjects

Here then, new version 2021, the Barbie vaccinologist who the Mattel launched together with five other professions inspired by the scientific-technological field. A choice that the British scientist Sarah Gilbert, 59, professor of vaccinology at the University of Oxford, awarded the title of "Dame", at first called a bit strange. But he found the positive side of this very special Barbie, which can help and encourage young girls to undertake scientific-technological careers. "I want to inspire the next generations of girls in Stem careers (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) - he told the BBC - I hope that those who meet this Barbie will discover how much the scientific professions can contribute to the world around us ".

From astronaut Barbie to soccer Barbie, Mattel adapts to the times and is also inspired by famous Italian women

This wave of modernity from Mattel in recent times wanted also pay homage to two Italian professionals who have particularly distinguished themselves in their professions. Since 2018 in fact there is also the astronaut Barbie in honor of Samantha Cristoforetti, the first Italian woman in the crews of the European Space Agency.

Barbie vaccinologist - cristoforetti barbie
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The space version doll was born from an original collaboration between ESA and Mattel. And it must be said that the Barbie inspired by this model looks a lot like the Italian astronaut. Ready to return to orbit for its second mission in the spring of next year. He will be commander of the International Space Station. No other European woman has so far been in command of the ISS.

barbie version Sara Gama version
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Always in 2018 Barbie also wore the shoes of another famous Italian woman, Sara Gama. Footballer (and graduate in Foreign Languages ​​and Literature at the University of Udine), sports manager, defender of Juventus and captain of the Italian women's football team. Here she is the Barbie version of the soccer player, she looks just like her, with the black and white shirt and dark curls. Just last night, in an interview with the broadcast of La 7, In Onda, about the Barbie dedicated to her Sara Gama said: "The great thing is that this Barbie has become a message, telling the little girls that they can become whatever they want."

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The Barbie inspired by great women: there are also 2 Italians last edit: 2021-08-06T15:30:00+02:00 da Cristina Campolonghi

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