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Islamic Barbie: The Politics of Gender and Performativity (2007)
Journal Article
Yaqin, A. (2007). Islamic Barbie: The Politics of Gender and Performativity. Fashion Theory: The Journal of Dress, Body and Culture, 11(2), 173-188. https://doi.org/10.2752/136270407X202736

This article explores the significance of a new Muslim lifestyle doll called Razanne who is being marketed over the internet as a role model for Muslim girls living in the West. While the doll is presented as an alternative to hedonistic Barbie, it b... Read More about Islamic Barbie: The Politics of Gender and Performativity.