Controversial Barbie Ban Sparks International Outrage
Barbie faces new bans in two countries due to moral and religious concerns, sparking global debate on the doll's impact on society
Summary
The Barbie movie, which achieved great success at the box office, faced censorship in Kuwait and Lebanon as it presented notions and values deemed unsuitable in these nations.
The film's feminist themes have sparked controversy among conservative critics globally. The Culture Minister of Lebanon has accused the movie of promoting homosexuality, sexual transformation, and deviance.
The Barbie movie is facing bans in multiple countries due to "moral and religious" objections. It was released in theaters alongside Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer on July 21 and has quickly become a box office success, surpassing $1 billion in just three weeks. While the film has been praised by critics and audiences for its feminist themes and critique of the patriarchy, it has also sparked controversy among conservative pundits and various countries worldwide.
According to the Associated Press, Kuwait has banned the film, stating that it promotes ideas and beliefs that are deemed incompatible with Kuwaiti society and public order. Lebanon is also in the process of banning the movie, with Culture Minister Mohammad Mortada explaining that it contradicts the moral and religious values and principles of Lebanon, and even goes as far as promoting homosexuality, sexual transformation, sexual deviance, and transsexuality.
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Source: Associated Press
