In literary translation, language has more than a communicative, or social and connective purpose. The word functions as the âprimary elementâ of literatureâthat is, it has an aesthetic function.
As of 1999, there had been at least 2,300 versions of the Barbie doll.
The So In Style range of dolls, which hit shops in time for Christmas, have varying skin tones - light brown, chocolate, and caramel - and Trichelle and Kianna have curlier hair. Black Barbie first hit the shelves in 1980 â but with white features shared by many of the dolls following her. Todayâs launch prompted many black women to praise Mattel for its efforts.