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Controversy over Mexican Barbie

April 19, 2013 by Archived posts 59 Comments

By Aimee Villalpando |Staff Writer| The Mexico Barbie from Mattel’s “Dolls of the World” collection raised eyebrows when she debuted in a pink ruffle dress that included a passport and small Chihuahua. The initial purpose of “Dolls of the World” was “to celebrate cultural differences and tradition, introducing girls to the world through play,” said Mattel in a statement released to The Huffington Post. However, concerns regarding outdated stereotypes falsely portraying “traditional” Mexican culture have been increasingly expressed with the release of this line of dolls. All dolls were accompanied by a “furry friend” and a passport. Yet the animal chosen for the Mexico doll has … [Read more...] about Controversy over Mexican Barbie

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