Abstract
This paper provides an insight into dolls, Theodor Adorno, pop culture and how they all tie together. The objective is to describe how Theodor Adorno's views on pop culture would apply to today's mass production of dolls, doll's images and the market for dolls in general. Through reviews of Adorno's work, it looks at how a correlation can be made that tie the many aspects of the doll making industry to the expectations of society.
Outline
Introduction
Adorno
Mass Production
Dolls
How Would Adorno Look at Dolls Made Today?
The Doll -- A Historical Function
Function in Recent Popular Culture
Conclusion

From the Paper
"To understand the modern doll industry, we must also understand the art or science of mass production. Adorno may tell us that the capitalist way of life was built on a foundation of mass marketing and mass production even though that can not provide culture. To have mass production, a system needs factories and places to sell the goods produced by those factories. Capitalism, however, is not easily satisfied with a few places, it requires an ever increasing number of plants and malls to satisfy its voracious appetite. Consider how today there is still a need for more places to build and sell the mass produced nothingness, dolls and doll houses are but one example. The current trends systematically erase resources and even history by building new shopping malls on historic battlefields or whatever land is available."

Tags:marketing, capitalism, critical, theory

Abstract
This paper explores the impact of dolls on the black and white children during the periods between 1940's and 1970's. A number of groundbreaking and pioneering research studies have been cited in the paper to provide a comprehensive analysis of the influence of dolls on the psychology of children. Subsequently, the paper explores the promotion and advertisement activities carried out by leading doll manufacturers in that particular era and also the difference of marketing activities between the south and the north. This paper reveals and clarifies the role played by the corporations throughout the specified period in either promoting or demoting interracial harmony.

Introduction: Three Interracial People
Review of Literature
Dolls from 1940's through 1970's and their Impact on Black and White
Children
Sketching Social and Fashion Meanings from Literature on Dolls
Doll Representing Contemporary Fashion
The Marketing and Promotion of Leading Doll Manufacturers
Conclusion

From the Paper
"All through American history, children of interracial groups have been unable to maintain a healthy relationship with each other. This is particularly true for both black and white communities. The blacks are jealous of the whites because of their higher social, political and financial status and the whites hate the distinct color of the black skin because to them the black color resembles overloaded jinx. The situation is not getting any better and with globalization at the doorstep, the challenges confronting the American society, in general, and American corporations, in particular, are enormous. The last thing they need is to single out a particular group on the basis of their color and marginalize them. Ursula M. Brown (2001) writes, "Thus interracial children have to negotiate all the developmental challenges that confront uni-racial children. In addition, they have to face a unique set of emotional hurdles. These stem from their mixed racial background, a world that has deprived them of the right to define themselves as who they are, and communities that may resent them for their blackness, interracialness, or whiteness.""

Tags:racial, discrimination, america, proportions, implications, identity, crisis, institutionalising, racism

Abstract
This paper introduces, discusses and analyzes the essay "Guns and Dolls," by Laura Shapiro in which she cites evidence from scientific studies and reports on the differences between boys and girls and what causes them. The paper uses three different quotes from the article that express the idea that the differences between girls and boys are learned (social), rather than innate (biological), and explain why each quote was chosen.

From the Paper
"Harvard professor of psychology Jerome Kagan explains, "'If, in our society, nature stands for the giving of life, nurturance, help affection, then the girl will conclude unconsciously that those are the qualities she should strive to attain. And the boy won't. And that's exactly what happens'" (Shapiro). Here the professor concludes because boys do not bear and raise children, they simply do not have or learn the same qualities that girls do. He contends girls learn early on they are the nurturers and caregivers, and understand they are different from boys. Kagan has studied young children for 35 years."

Tags:nurturers, caregivers, genetic, biological, sex

Abstract
This paper discusses the marriage of Nora and Torvald in Henrik Ibsen's play 'A Doll's House', noting that the marriage is typical to the ones during the 1870's where the man wears the pants in the family and the wife basically does everything her husband tells her to do. The paper describes how Nora was raised to be completely dependent on the men in her life and, in particular, looks at how Nora must question the foundation of everything she believes in when her marriage is put to the test.

From the Paper
"Nora had no worries of her secret coming out even after admitting it to Mrs. Linde. But her confidence quickly went away when Torvald decided that he was going to fire Krogstad from his bank. With Krogstad angry about the fact that he may lose his job, he then threatens Nora that if he indeed loses his job at the bank, that he will tell her husband about the crime she committed. Nora tries to convince Torvald to not fire Krogstad but her requests are quickly shut down. Torvald tells her, "The more you plead for him, the more impossible you make it for me to keep him on. It's already known at the bank that I am going to give Krogstad his notice. If it ever got around that the new manager had been talked by his wife......" (Ibsen 42), he doesn't want to made fun of for listening to his wife."

Tags:Krogstad

Abstract
"In this paper, it is shown that "Guys and Dolls" offers a limited range of vocal sensibilities that are needed to fulfill plot expectations and important cues for character development. Since Brando had not been able to sing as well as Sinatra or other members of the cast, it is clear that this limitation devolves the criterion for a successful film musical. The paper argues that without the full camera view to envision the dance movements of the Broadway, the film also is ineffectual in giving the full musical experience to viewers.

From the Paper
"This movie review will analyze the cinematic ineffectiveness of Guys and Dolls (1955) in contrast to the theatrical "popularity" of the Broadway version. The basis of the Broadway production elicits a far greater range of songs, and with a more variety in how spatial movements can be placed in the theater. The film actually diminishes the wider format of a stage view, and limits the facets of movement, vocal projection, and presence of the actors. In essence, this film presents many innovative stage design principles found in theater, but lacks a "Broadway authenticity" due to the inexperience and limitations of cinematic direction and cast. The plot of Guys and Dolls revolves around Sky Masterson (Marlon Brando) and Nathan Detroit (Frank Sinatra) who make a bet on a romantic intrigue. Detroit needs the money from Masterson, since he wishes to get involved in a high stakes gambling venture."

Tags:guys, dolls, brando

Abstract
This paper examines two texts, "The Medea" by Euripides and Ibsen's "A Dolls House" in terms of how the main female characters of each of these two texts, one ancient and one from the last century, challenged the feminine role and sphere to which they were assigned to by patriarchy. The paper argues that both Medea and Nora defied the gender roles that the society had assigned to them and also portrayed what by patriarchy is considered non-feminine behavior. The paper shows that for Nora, a transformation took place throughout the text.

From the Paper
"This paper will examine two texts, "The Medea" by Euripides and Ibsens' "A Dolls House" in terms of how the main female characters of each of these two texts, one ancient and one from the last century, challenged the feminine role and sphere to which they were assigned to by patriarchy. The paper will argue that both Medea and Nora defied the gender roles that the society had assigned to them and also portrayed what by patriarchy is considered non-feminine behavior. The paper will show that for Nora, a transformation took place throughout the text. In the beginning she is the embodiment of the woman's place in society and all that is considered...'

Tags:medea, a doll's house, women

Abstract
The paper explores the similarities and differences between Mike Kelley and Yoshitomo Nara's usage of the doll motif, and their true purposes in utilizing this unusual totem of popular culture. The paper explains that while Kelley employs the doll motif as a means of probing the nature of abjection, Nara's seems to be exploring adolescent alienation. The paper points out that Nara tends to favor static materials, such as paint, while Kelley's dolls are made of everything from fabrics to stuffed animals. The paper concludes by asserting that behind the work of both artists lies a certain amount of pain.

Outline:
The Abject: Mike Kelley
Totems of Adolescent Alienation: Yoshitomo Nara
Conclusion

From the Paper
"The motif of the doll features prominently in the work of both Mike Kelley and Yoshitomo Nara, two of the more famous contemporary artists whose playful deconstructions of the human figure probes questions of authenticity and artifice while simultaneously bowing to the supremacy of popular culture. While Mike Kelley employs the doll motif as a means of probing the nature of abjection, Yoshitomo Nara's prolific usage of the doll seems to be done for slightly different purposes - namely, as a means for exploring adolescent alienation. While the two artists certainly have a lot of similarities - the most obvious one being their mutual affinity for punk rock and their ties to various factions of the youth culture, as represented by their album cover art - it could also be said that they have profound differences as artists."

Tags:abjection, adolescent, alienation, punk, rock

Abstract
This paper examines how in Margie Piercy's poem "The Barbie Doll" the author uses ironies to expose the society's role in a woman's self expectations and self confidence. In particular, the paper discusses how symbolisms for an idealistic world are present in this poem and how these symbolisms also reflect reality and the stereotypical images it transcends to young women.

From the Paper
"The Barbie doll is made of plastic and rubber. A woman is made of flesh. The Barbie doll could be bought at the toy store for a certain price depending on the model. A woman has different models but she may never be priced. As long as the Barbie doll is in the store, it is confined inside a box. A woman, even if she has engagements, friends or lovers, could roam freely and do whatever she wants with life. Barbie cannot think for herself while the woman can. The woman has life. The Barbie doll does not have life. Pondering upon these differences, can one still say that the Barbie doll is the vision of perfection? Is the Barbie doll still more privileged than the average woman? A woman would kill herself just to be able to look like a Barbie doll. But does she realize that she could be more than just a pretty face? Life offers so many privileges so why settle for something superficial that wilts away once a person starts to age when the individual can develop one's God given talents and make it last for a lifetime. "

Tags:stereotypes, perfection, society

Abstract
This paper analyzes the personality and role of various characters in Henrik Ibsen's drama "A Doll's House," with particular attention focused on Norah Helmer and her relationship with her husband. Other characters in the play are also examined in light of their relationship to Norah. The paper also includes a detailed plot summary, showing how the drama intensifies and eventually leads to a crime. Various themes are also analyzed in the paper, which include how motives influence behavior, especially when personal gain is involved.

From the Paper
"A Doll's House revolves around a character called Norah Helmer who is the wife of Torvald Helmer and together they have three children. Norah is a complex person who builds her happy life through adoption of the fantastic expectations of her husband which denies her the chance to reveal her authenticity. One of her popular comments in the play is "The children shouldn't see this till dusk after it has been decorated" and this remark allows the reader to start understanding the nature of Norah Helmer. She allows her husband to have a perception that she is a down to earth, submissive and obedient wife and she entertains her husband through dance, recitations and dress ups. She uses her feminine charm to convince and influence her husband and pretends that she is submissive to his instructions."

Tags:Ibsen, Analysis, biography

Abstract
The author of this paper shows how in Henrik Ibsen's "A Doll's House" the home of Nora and Torvald Helmer is a microcosm of society at large and specifically, society's prevalent sexual divide. He points out that, like dolls in a dollhouse, every character is incomplete: they are fragile, have faults and are easily breakable. The paper shows how Ibsen, who considered himself a social commentator, enters the realm of realism and that the symbolism in "A Doll's House" enhances the realism.

From the Paper
"The independence that Nora demonstrates towards the end of the play so shook up the establishment that the production of A Doll s House in Germany was not allowed in its original form. In the German version, Nora does not slam the door in Torvald s face and storm out into an uncertain future with steely determination. She takes one look at her children and her resolve melts away into uncertainty and self pity. She relents and stays home. In Sweden, social invitations came with an admonition that A Doll s House should not be discussed. Ibsen was incensed at this threat to the basic integrity of the play; he called such a reaction barbaric. (Ibsen & Kildal, 1911)"

Tags:German, society, feminist, Victorian, Kristine