Is the patriarchy fighting back? It was one of the biggest films of the year. But Barbie’s director and lead actress were not nominated for Oscars.
Disbelief and anger after Barbie Oscar snubs
In-demand director: Gerwig, who also directed "Little Women", will next adapt CS Lewis's novel series. Glossary
Eagerly - Wanting very much for something to happen.
Nominated - Formally chosen as a candidate for an award or job.
Oscar - The popular name for the Academy Awards, referring to the gold-plated statuette of a medieval knight given to winners.
Director - A person who is in charge of something, for example running a company or making a film.
Sexism - A belief that one sex is superior to or more valuable than another sex.
Snub - To rebuff, ignore or spurn. It comes from an Old Norse word, "snubba", meaning to "cut short" or "make stumpy".
Patriarchy - A system of society where men hold power and women are excluded.