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Jeff Halvorsen, Post-Doctoral Associate, University of Calgary

Barbie: 5 ways to be more like Allan than Ken

The Barbie movie has a lot of folks upset about the patriarchy. Here Barbie (Margot Robbie) referees a standoff between two Kens (Simu Liu and Ryan Gosling). Ken's friend, Allan (not shown) is depicted in the film as a more suitable ally. (Warner Bros.)

Barbie is this summer’s hit movie, breaking all kinds of records at the box office. Many, including myself and family — as well as Canada’s prime minister and son — dressed in pink to watch a team of live-action Barbies confront the patriarchy.

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