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Barbie branches out: A more inclusive vision of femininity

She's been held up as a symbol of femininity for generations of little girls. Yet Barbie's influence on popular culture has been called into question over the years, as the doll stands accused of promulgating unrealistic stereotypes. Now her creators Mattel have responded to that criticism. We learn more about…

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Dis Life: 'Down's Syndrome Barbie. She's plastic. But is it fantastic?'

It’s great that Mattel has taken such care to represent a Disabled person as true to life. But it’s still presenting non-Disabled people with an unachievable ideal of beauty in traditional Barbie

Daily Mirror

First-look of Disney's The Little Mermaid Ariel and Eric's relationship in the upcoming live-action movie

Fans are treated to the first glimpse of the fairytale couple

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Barbie Launches Its First Doll With Down's Syndrome With Model Ellie Goldstein

Hooray for representation.

Marie Claire

Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling channel Barbiecore fashion

The head-to-toe pink trend is here for the summer.

The Independent UK

Barbie doll with Down's syndrome launched by Mattel in a 'first' for popular toy

The Barbie Fashionistas line, which began in 1959, has seen more than 175 looks with different skin tones, hair textures, body sizes and dolls with different disabilities.

Glasgow Live

Barbie maker launches first Down’s syndrome doll

The National Down Syndrome Society in the US helped to create the doll.

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Mattel introduces first Barbie with Down syndrome

Barbie has introduced its first doll representing a person with Down syndrome

The Independent UK

Mattel unveils a Barbie with Down syndrome

The company has been moving to diversify its doll collection. It has so far made other Barbie and Ken dolls with wheelchairs, vitiligo, hearing aids, and prosthetic limbs.

WEKU

Barbie launches its first doll with Down's syndrome and you can buy it now from Smyths

The €13.99 Barbie is available to pre-order from Smyths today

Irish Mirror

Parents praise Mattel for Barbie doll which creates representation for 'entire community'

The launch of Mattel's first-ever Barbie doll with Down's syndrome has been met with widespread acclaim as excited parents say they're looking forward to seeing the barbie in shops

Daily Mirror

First ever Barbie doll with Down's syndrome launched by Mattel

The company worked closely with medical experts and charities to produce the new figure that's on sale now.

Daily Record

Barbie introduces first-ever doll with Down’s Syndrome

The new, inclusive doll is introduced by Down’s Syndrome model Ellie Goldstein

The Independent UK

Barbie unveils its first doll with Down’s syndrome

Barbie has launched the first Barbie doll with Down’s syndrome, championed by model Ellie Goldstein.

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The Guardian - UK

Barbie doll with Down’s syndrome launched by Mattel

Firm partnered with US charity and medical experts to create part of ‘most diverse and inclusive doll line’

Daily Mirror

Mattel unveils first-ever Barbie doll with Down's Syndrome in historic launch

Mattel has launched its first-ever Barbie doll with Down's Syndrome. To mark the launch, the iconic brand has teamed up on a campaign with British model Ellie Goldstein, who has the condition

The Week

The good, the bad and the Ken: Barbie through the ages

The live-action adaptation of Barbie is set to hit cinema screens this summer, and the manufacturer of the iconic doll is hoping it will signal a turn in fortunes.

The Independent UK

Barbie cafes to open in New York and Chicago

Upcoming film starring Margot Robbie has thrust the plastic doll back in the spotlight

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The Real-Life Scandal Behind 'Barbie's Two Strangest Characters

Apparently it wasn't for children to know where Barbies come from.

Total Film

Barbie cast reveal is full of surprises, cool outfits, and impossibly deep lore

Hi, I'm Barbie!

The Independent UK

‘A little act of revolution’: How Mattel came to make the first Black Barbie

Beulah Mae Mitchell was on the first Barbie production line at Mattel before becoming one of the first Black employees at the company’s corporate offices. In a new documentary, she reveals the journey to creating the first Black Barbie – and how it was about so much more than hair,…

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HGTV Is Celebrating Barbie In A Big On-Brand Way For New Show With Christina Hall, Alison Victoria And More All-Stars

Margot Robbie's Barbie has inspired a new competition series on HGTV featuring all-stars such as Christina Hall, Alison Victoria, and many more.

Salon

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CEOs make massive bets on the stocks of direct competitors and partners — and with exquisite timing

Evening Standard

From starlet to scientist — these are the most iconic Barbies of all time

As Barbie introduces its first doll with Down’s syndrome, we look some iconic versions of the world’s most famous doll and chart how far she’s come

The Guardian - UK

I used to dream of having a doll that looked like me. I hope this Barbie inspires girls to dream bigger

The Barbie modelled on me is awe-inspiring – a space scientist with her own telescope, says Sky at Night presenter Maggie Aderin-Pocock

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