Ruth Handler revolutionized the toy industry when she invented a mainstream doll with the proportions of an adult female. Before Barbie came along, girls mostly played with baby dolls, an act that conditioned them to be mothers.
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Jul 26, 2023 · Ruth Handler and Barbie proved to be a dynamic duo. Image courtesy Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute, Harvard University.