Journalism Barbie

http://www.deathandtaxesmag.com/29398/journalism-barbie-marks-the-end-of-real-news/

This was just something I saw, and thought it would be interesting to write about as a journalism major.

This article really offended me. I do not believe Barbie becoming a journalist makes my profession irrelevant. Journalism is changing and impacting society more than ever through fast streamed articles and social networking.

This statement offended me:

"It seems as though the girls who used to be obsessed with Barbies grew up into journalists and voted this new doll into existence. Whenever I meet an astoundingly dumb, over-dressed female, it almost invariably comes up that she majored in journalism. It seems the journalism major is the new psych major. And now we’re all on Lexapro."

I consider myself a smart and intellectual individual. In order to be successful in journalism you have to have a competitive edge. Maybe these "dumb" individuals want a career in entertainment, that is not the whole of the journalism profession.

This stereotype of young dumb females creates a great communication barrier. I think that this author expressed sexist views, and as someone contributing to a journalistic outlet he should be more respectful of the profession.