Barbie was created by Ruth Handler at Mattel to address gender stereotypes. Inspired by Bild-Lilli doll, which became popular among children. Named after Ruth's daughter Barbara Millicent Roberts
Nuclear family consists of two married parents and their biological children. Nuclear family structure became dominant after Cold War. Women began changing traditional roles in 1970s
Born October 27, 1971, in Seoul, South Korea. Made MBC debut in 1989 through open audition. Initially gained popularity for innocent image. Married actor Son Ji-chang in 1998
Narrative device where men rescue kidnapped or perilous women. Term "damsel in distress" comes from French "demoiselle en détresse". Medieval knight-errants protected women as part of chivalric code
1992 Mexican romantic drama based on Laura Esquivel's novel. Story follows Tita, a young woman who must care for her mother. Tita's sisters Rosaura and Gertrudis face traditional gender roles. Pedro Muzquiz proposes to Tita, who is forbidden from marrying
Housewife is considered a profession in Japanese society. Women often quit jobs after marriage or pregnancy. 36.6% of 20-30-year-olds support wife's family protection role