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If I didn’t include rights on a project about America then I would have failed or I was Half Ass-ing this project, but since this post is here I guess neither apply.

As Americans we like to know that we have unalienable rights that must be upheld at all times, but how much do we really know about our rights?

Take these Quizes and see how much you really know...

https://www.statesman.com/interactive/news/local/civil-rights/quiz/

https://www.factmonster.com/take-quiz/civilrights

How many did you get right? How much did you learn?

(tell me in the comments and don’t forget to re-blog and give me a note!)

This is a list that I believe are very important rights EVERY America should know.

Knowing how to exercise your right to refusing a search WITHOUT a warrant and understanding your Miranda rights "You have the right to remain silent. If you give up the right to remain silent, anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you desire an attorney and cannot afford one, an attorney will be obtained for you before police questioning."

Rights as an Employee are very important it's possible, depending on your type of position, that you are owed overtime pay, whether your employer likes it or not. Head to your state's department of labor site for things like Workers' Comp and laws on taking breaks, etc.

You will need a lawyer at least once in your life, so when you need a lawyer it is always important to know how to talk and understand your lawyer is telling you. If accused of a crime you have a right to an attorney, the one you get when you cannot afford one is usually a public defender that has a multitude of other cases that can blur together with your case. It is always best that when you are being accused of a crime you understand the facts that may or may not be used against you. Take legal advice with a grain of salt do what you feel may be best for you. Stay educated.

As promised I will now explain the reason Barbie & Ken made the top 5 Things Every American Should Know.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyhrYis509A (Play while reading)

If you remember the gif from the beginning...

then you would also know how I described this picture that was playful but majorly important.

FLASHBACK

WHITE 

SKINNY

BOOBS

BEER

SELF-ADVERTISEMENT

Now if we apply these same adjectives to Barbie, we can only get rid of the BEER

SHE IS 

WHITE

SKINNY

HAS BOOBS

IS A REAL SELF-ADVERTISEMENT

She Wasn’t Always This Way 

Originally...

On the official site of Barbie, under the history of Barbie, the story of how Barbie came to be is told by the doll’s inventor-- Ruth Handler.

“BARBIE WAS CREATED BY RUTH HANDLER — INVENTOR, WIFE, MOTHER. Ruth Handler, co-founder of Mattel, observed her daughter Barbara playing with paper dolls for hours. This sparked Ruth's vision to create a 3-D doll for girls to play out their dreams. Then, in 1959, the first Barbie doll-named after Ruth's daughter-made its debut at New York Toy Fair. At first, Barbie was received with skepticism by the industry, but Ruth persevered. And now, over 55 years later, Barbie is a global icon inspiring girls everywhere to be anything. From her 180 careers, to her fantasy roles and her countless fashions and accessories - Barbie has always offered girls choices and endless storytelling possibilities.“

https://barbie.mattel.com/en-us/about/our-history.html

Caption:

Photo: ROBERT CLARKBarbie doll creator Ruth Handler, left, gets a kiss from Kristi Cooke, an actress dressed as a Barbie doll, during the 35th birthday celebration for the doll at FAO Schwartz in New York City on March 9, 1994. (AP Photo/Robert Clark)

https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Barbie-doll-s-creator-dies-Ruth-Handler-was-2845268.php 

AND NOW FOR KEN 

KEN is everything that you would think a boy doll is...

WHITE 

SKINNY

MASCULINE? 

IS A REAL SELF-ADVERTISEMENT (read his bio on barbiemedia.com)

His History

Ken is a fashion doll introduced by Mattel in 1961 as the male counterpart of Barbie, who was introduced two years earlier. Similar to Barbie Ken has a fashionable line of clothing and accessories. Since his debut, Ken has held at least 40 occupations. He was invented by Elliot Handler the husband of Ruth Handler the inventor of Barbie.

Quick Note:

This is THE MOST cringey thing you will ever read. He even tells us his sign! Nobody could have ever guessed that he is a Pieces.  

Originally...

If you follow this link Ken “tells” the entire story of how he met Barbie, where their relationship lies, and gives us a peek into the mind of Ken Carson the “arm candy, Prince Charming or the guy-in-waiting” 

WHY DOES THIS MATTER?

This couple has been defining the way young boys and girls look at themselves and think of how they are supposed to be. Below is a Link to a video in which young children choose which Barbie, based on skin tone, is the one they want to play with.