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Doll of hope

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The recent announcement by Mattel of an addition of a Barbie doll with Down syndrome has been welcomed by interest groups.

In a statement, Mattel said the doll was created to allow even more children to see themselves in Barbie, as well as to have Barbie reflect the world around them.

“The Barbie doll with Down syndrome is meant to inspire all children to tell more stories through play. As the most diverse doll line on the market, Barbie plays an important role in a child’s early experiences, and we are dedicated to doing our part to counter social

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