The Barbie Question Is a Tricky One

Barbie's full life may be as influential as her unrealistic body. Ian Waldie / Getty Images

What do you do with an iconic doll that (except for her oversized chest) looks for all the world as though she suffers from anorexia nervosa? That depends on how you see her. She might be just a pretty face, but to some, she's an example of empowerment for women.