Barbie's Life and Experiences

Introduction

• Name: Barbie
• Age: 22
• Location: Umpherville, Kentucky
• Community: Amish

Daily Life and Chores

• Chores include:
  • Washing clothes
  • Sewing
  • Baking
  • Ironing
• Always have work to do

Cooking and Tools

• Uses cast iron cookware
• Many Amish do not have electricity
• Heating on stoves to prepare food

Family Background

• Father is a preacher
• Experience of being a preacher's daughter:
  • Feels pressure due to community expectations
  • Struggles with self-identity and the need to conform

Community and Rules

• Moved to Mumfordville:
  • One of the strictest Amish communities
• Restrictions include:
  • Control over diet, clothing, and behavior
  • Dictation of social questions and interactions
• No dating until joining the church:
  • Required to commit love to God first

Personal Views

• Barbie does not feel ready to join the church at 22
• Believes in the right to make personal choices regarding dating
• Emphasizes the importance of following one's own heart