Australian actress Margot Robbie, who recently starred in the successful summer movie “Barbie”, humorously referred to Bitcoin as a “Ken thing”. But isn’t it more fitting to think of Barbie as a Bitcoin enthusiast? After all, Barbie’s values – her independence, entrepreneurial spirit, and empowering influence – align perfectly with those of Bitcoin.
Interestingly, Barbie’s narrative commenced back in 1959, an era when women were socially and legally disenfranchised, especially in financial matters. The Equal Credit Opportunity Act which granted women the right to open independent bank accounts, was still a decade and a half away. Regardless of these societal hurdles, Barbie emerged as an icon of female empowerment, a depiction brilliantly reconstructed in director Great Gerwig’s latest film.
Barbie is a mixture of contradictions: materialistic yet uncompromising, boldly feminine but fiercely independent. She has overcome many challenges and prejudices while unintentionally reinforcing some others. The essence of empowerment is that it doesn’t always follow a scripted story, as Barbie’s life shows us.
But how did Barbie journey from essentially an unbanked housewife to an internationally recognized symbol of empowerment? Analyzing her entrepreneurial progress, one finds that she mirrors an important facet of Bitcoin—financial autonomy. This freedom has been enabled by Bitcoin’s nature as a decentralized digital currency allowing individuals to manage their financial lives without dependence on traditional financial institutions. It’s easy to imagine Barbie, the pioneer and independent thinker, appreciating Bitcoin’s value.
Both Barbie and Bitcoin question norms and push boundaries. While Barbie disrupted gender stereotypes, Bitcoin can help women shake up the male-dominated financial landscape. By facilitating women to create fast-moving startups and lead, Bitcoin continues Barbie’s legacy.
Promoting women’s achievement in the fintech arena is indispensable for challenging the misconception that Bitcoin is a “men’s club.” Acknowledging and celebrating female pioneers, traders, developers, and influencers will ensure a more diverse and inclusive community, much like Barbie has championed throughout her history.
In conclusion, Barbie’s entrepreneurial spirit is aligned in many ways to Bitcoin‘s principles. Demonstrating her successful business journey allows us to draw comparisons between Barbie’s empowerment and the opportunities that Bitcoin provides. It seems logical to encourage more women, possibly inspired by Barbie’s message, to explore the path of financial independence that Bitcoin offers. Because ultimately, Bitcoin isn’t just a “Ken thing”—it can very well be a “Barbie thing.”
Source: Coindesk
