I also didn’t fully grasp the dark realities of how race and culture sometimes coexist. Barbie, herself, has established a sort of cultural barrier, where race, beauty and culture intertwine. Its impact on culture is profound and has had influence in many areas of existence. Why was it important for me to choose the black Barbie? Was it culturally correct to do so? The premise of this article is to determine whether Barbie, the inanimate object that everyone adores, contributes to the social segregation of our society.