My sister collects Barbie dolls. She has some she has kept in the box. Few of them are dressed like tomboys. So no, I don't think Barbie dolls are trying to portray that. Now Bratz dolls, don't even get me started on them. They are ugly things. They portray what women should wear. Makeup, dresses YUCK. I think a girl is prettier without makeup. I really do. Makeup is a big turn off for me. My sister put makeup on once, I swear I almost slapped it off of her face.
I know my apprehensions might never be allayed. And so I close, realizing that perhaps the ending has not yet been written...