Having submitted the final draft of the EE, I can honestly say that I am extremely glad that I followed through which the idea that I felt the most passionate about. Going into this, I knew that I personally believed that Barbie is a feminist icon, however from a more academic standpoint I was unsure. My research process was complex, and I found a wealth of information and perspectives that…
Thus far my research process has been very successful and I have found a range of reliable sources that convey different perspectives.Through my research I have been able to find a concise intention for exploring Barbie’s status as a feminist icon rather than the broader theme of empowerment, which has improved my understanding of the subject area. Earlier I was looking mainly at empowerment and did not know how I…
EE day has been an extremely valuable resource to me in kick starting my EE journey. Today I managed to write 550 words as well as do a fair amount of research on my topic. I already had the majority of my research done, but having this time helped me to finish it as well as begin to apply it into my writing. The most valuable thing that I learned…
I knew that my EE would be focused on Barbie and female empowerment because it is a topic that I feel passionate about and would enjoy writing and researching. When talking to my EE supervisor we explored the many different approaches to the topic, as it is quite large. I wanted to address things such as Barbie’s history, its marketing, and public reactions and opinions and in researching I…
