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For Parents, Families, and Caregivers | 7 and upRecently, there have been several news stories about consumers demanding, and toy companies creating, more diverse representations of dolls for children. This includes more dolls of color, dolls with disabilities, and dolls with different body types as well as other physical characteristics like eye color, hair texture and skin complexion. Dolls are one of the first and most common toys for children and they provide a great deal of playing and learning potential. Because they also serve as a reflection of children, dolls should include the diversity that is reflected in our society.
Here are a few examples of diverse dolls in the news:
(To see photos of some of the dolls, see the Dolls Are Us lesson plan.)
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(The "Related to this Resource" and 11 Empowering Dolls That Help Little Girls See The Beauty In Themselves (Huffington Post) provide information that address these questions.)
Ask: What can we do to help? What actions might make a difference?