Barbie Dolls Of The World Mexico Definition
Source:-Google.com.pk
Mexico Barbie is "fashionably ready for a fiesta" in a bright pink dress with ribbon accents and comes with her own Chihuahua.
She also comes with documentation, in the form of a passport and sticker sheet for "added play value," according to Amazon.
The Latin Times suggested there could be an implicit message behind the decision to give Barbie a passport, saying, "... it would be pure speculation to say Mattel is siding with one side of the immigration issue or the other. Are they making any sort of political statement or just being creative?"
Journalist Laura Martinez also voiced her concerns over Mattel's message in a blog post: "Play with your Barbie Mexicana and don’t even think of calling her indocumentada."
Notably, all of the Barbies (not just the Mexico doll) come with passports and are dressed in "cultural" garb -- India Barbie wears a traditional sari and has a pet monkey, while Australia Barbie comes "ready for any outback adventure" in a Steve Irwin-inspired outfit and pet koala bear.
Mattel spokeswoman Sara Rosales defended the dolls to Fox News Latino, saying, “Girls enjoy exploring the world and learning about different cultures through play."
Scroll through the gallery below and tell us what you think: Do the "Dolls of the World" reinforce stereotypes or celebrate other cultures?
As part of Mattel’s “Dolls of the World” collection, the Mexico Barbie has stirred up controversy online. Some people are crying cultural stereotype.
Dressed in a bright pink dress with ribbon accents which Mattel says is a costume native to Mexico, a lovely senorita side ponytail, a chihuahua tucked under her arm, and a passport. The Mexico Barbie is rubbing people the wrong way.
Personally, I think a Mexico Barbie is just too close for comfort. I don’t think there is any way Mattel could satisfy the masses. Had they come out with an African bush Barbie (or some other obscure culture) we would all applaud it, having no prior knowledge of African bush people. But, Mexico Barbie? Just across the border Barbie? Smack dab in the middle of an immigration debate Barbie?
Risky move, Mattel.
Still, my two young daughters would play with her and they’d love it. Even though Barbies are traditionally blond and blue-eyed and don’t look anything like us, they are toys, playthings. Not graven images of ourselves. Again, I won’t teach my daughters to find their self-worth in a Barbie doll, just like I don’t expect my children’s toys to teach them about their culture.
If I had the chance to own a Mexico Barbie as a young girl, I probably would’ve been ecstatic. Imagine that–a Mexican Barbie, complete with an outfit all the waitresses wore at the local Mexican restaurant, long dark curly hair like my own and a chihuahua (just like half my family already owned).
I’m just relieved she came with a passport and not a green card. That would’ve been awkward.
Mexico Barbie Doll Wallpaper Cake Princess House Images Body Girl PIcs Photos She also comes with documentation, in the form of a passport and sticker sheet for "added play value," according to Amazon.
The Latin Times suggested there could be an implicit message behind the decision to give Barbie a passport, saying, "... it would be pure speculation to say Mattel is siding with one side of the immigration issue or the other. Are they making any sort of political statement or just being creative?"
Journalist Laura Martinez also voiced her concerns over Mattel's message in a blog post: "Play with your Barbie Mexicana and don’t even think of calling her indocumentada."
Notably, all of the Barbies (not just the Mexico doll) come with passports and are dressed in "cultural" garb -- India Barbie wears a traditional sari and has a pet monkey, while Australia Barbie comes "ready for any outback adventure" in a Steve Irwin-inspired outfit and pet koala bear.
Mattel spokeswoman Sara Rosales defended the dolls to Fox News Latino, saying, “Girls enjoy exploring the world and learning about different cultures through play."
Scroll through the gallery below and tell us what you think: Do the "Dolls of the World" reinforce stereotypes or celebrate other cultures?
As part of Mattel’s “Dolls of the World” collection, the Mexico Barbie has stirred up controversy online. Some people are crying cultural stereotype.
Dressed in a bright pink dress with ribbon accents which Mattel says is a costume native to Mexico, a lovely senorita side ponytail, a chihuahua tucked under her arm, and a passport. The Mexico Barbie is rubbing people the wrong way.
Personally, I think a Mexico Barbie is just too close for comfort. I don’t think there is any way Mattel could satisfy the masses. Had they come out with an African bush Barbie (or some other obscure culture) we would all applaud it, having no prior knowledge of African bush people. But, Mexico Barbie? Just across the border Barbie? Smack dab in the middle of an immigration debate Barbie?
Risky move, Mattel.
Still, my two young daughters would play with her and they’d love it. Even though Barbies are traditionally blond and blue-eyed and don’t look anything like us, they are toys, playthings. Not graven images of ourselves. Again, I won’t teach my daughters to find their self-worth in a Barbie doll, just like I don’t expect my children’s toys to teach them about their culture.
If I had the chance to own a Mexico Barbie as a young girl, I probably would’ve been ecstatic. Imagine that–a Mexican Barbie, complete with an outfit all the waitresses wore at the local Mexican restaurant, long dark curly hair like my own and a chihuahua (just like half my family already owned).
I’m just relieved she came with a passport and not a green card. That would’ve been awkward.
Barbie Dolls Of The World Mexico Wallpaper Cake Princess House Images Body Girl PIcs Photos
Barbie Dolls Of The World Mexico Wallpaper Cake Princess House Images Body Girl PIcs Photos
Barbie Dolls Of The World Mexico Wallpaper Cake Princess House Images Body Girl PIcs Photos
Barbie Dolls Of The World Mexico Wallpaper Cake Princess House Images Body Girl PIcs Photos
Barbie Dolls Of The World Mexico Wallpaper Cake Princess House Images Body Girl PIcs Photos
Barbie Dolls Of The World Mexico Wallpaper Cake Princess House Images Body Girl PIcs Photos
Barbie Dolls Of The World Mexico Wallpaper Cake Princess House Images Body Girl PIcs Photos
Barbie Dolls Of The World Mexico Wallpaper Cake Princess House Images Body Girl PIcs Photos
Barbie Dolls Of The World Mexico Wallpaper Cake Princess House Images Body Girl PIcs Photos
Barbie Dolls Of The World Mexico Wallpaper Cake Princess House Images Body Girl PIcs Photos
Barbie Dolls Of The World Mexico Wallpaper Cake Princess House Images Body Girl PIcs Photos
Barbie Dolls Of The World Mexico Wallpaper Cake Princess House Images Body Girl PIcs Photos
Barbie Dolls Of The World Mexico Wallpaper Cake Princess House Images Body Girl PIcs Photos
Barbie Dolls Of The World Mexico Wallpaper Cake Princess House Images Body Girl PIcs Photos
Barbie Dolls Of The World Mexico Wallpaper Cake Princess House Images Body Girl PIcs Photos
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