These New Barbies Are Changing Beauty Standards ...

Have you seen the new line of Barbies that are being released? According to Mental Floss, they come in curvy, petite, and tall! That means Barbie is no longer a stick-thin girl with unobtainable proportions.
Now, she come in all different shapes and sizes. This new set of dolls even has twenty-two different eye colors and seven different skin tones. It's a way to make every little girl out there feel beautiful.
The days of playing with unrealistic Barbies are over, thanks to Mattel. Hopefully, this means that the future generation will be more comfortable in their skin.

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Crystal I think it's a good idea but I don't think many people will want to buy these dolls anymore. I don't think it's right for someone to want to look like a doll because they got to love the way God made their own bodies. I also think that people will not buy these dolls because they are sort of known for looking blonde with this amazing body. Kids shouldn't want to look like these plastic dolls and should love the way they already look!
Snowleaf Nice!
TorriWyatt Great idea. I love the diversity and the thought of having several dolls with different heights, skin and hair. More outfits to try, and helps girls to learn that one size doesn't fit all!
Faye I grew up playing with barbules. I never cared about how she looks or wanting to look like that. I think it's up to parents to teach their children to be comfortable in their own skin and accept who they are. We should not let a doll decide for us; whether or not we are good looking etc ...
Mounsziee It's nice that the new barbies bodies are more realistic but Barbie is supposed to be a tall, blue eyed, sexy and blonde doll.
Regina @Jessica, I completely agree with you. It's a nice idea, but at the same time it's a shame what our society came to. Parents should teach their kids how to love accept their bodies, as well as good nutrition. I loved playing with barbies, but I never really cared that I didn't look like her...it's a good idea though.
Jessica I'm both for and against them. On one side, I can see that it's a great idea, because of the untealistic look a lot of people have on beauty now. But on the other side, I think it's a way for patents/adults too pass their own unsecurities and untealistic body/beauty ideals on to their/the children. Then I was that age, playing with the "perfect" dolls, I never thought about the issue, I was just playing and having fun. Now I have to explain to my own daugther, how many people don't like themselves, and that the different new barbies, are a way to show everyone that their beautiful, and I think it's a shame, that children that young are being faced with our generations unsecurities and issues about looks.
Tammy Why are young girls being taught to settle for things about their bodies they don't care for? Hard work that comes from good nutrition and a good (sometimes grueling) exercise program t
Muse they look like the everyday women I see
Bella Wow amazing
Magicbanana123 I think it's great in theory. However, it would be a hassle for parents because of the extra costs for individual clothes and accessories. Instead, I think parents should teach their kids that barbies are dolls and therefore meant to be unrealistic and that comparing yourself to them is useless
Inna I am fine with it but agree with Taylor: Barbie isn't supposed to be realistic or taken seriously; if she was, she wouldn't be living in a pink dream house in Malibu.
Lala I think this is a great idea, real beauty always wins.
Vitaï Yes, great idea
Juliette Bravo to Mattel
Courtney *by the way, I would like to add that the way girls feel about themselves should start in the home. Our parents should be our biggest role models and supporters.
Courtney I heard about this, and I also am in favor of it =) This is a fantastic idea, and sending out such a beautiful message. As others have stated, it would not have been a bad idea to have thought of this earlier. We live in a society where the media can really have a negative effect on people. Especially young girls that are growing up.
Neha Why did the world not think of this earlier?? But better late than never !! 👍😍🙌
Wendy Yes. I saw them. I have one. I love them. It is a fabulous idea.
Sev Now all the parents have to buy separate clothes for all the dolls. I grew up on barbie, other dolls weren't Made yet, but she never made me unhappy with my body the constant assumption from men's ideas in the media made that happen.
Mimi Yes it's a great idea for those who look at barbies in the way. I wasn't into Barbies just like what was commented above by Aysa so I didn't care either.
Anna I'm in love with this! Now I want TO GET ONE!
Lala I definitely all different cultures sizes we all come in different sizes how boring would our planet be if we're all identical you are a thumbprint of God embrace yourself ladies little girls should have variety barbies proportions the original her measurements are unattainable so yes I love it holly💗💗
RebeNeuf I love This😍😘💋❤️💓💯😇🙌
Savanna I think this is a great idea, although Barbie's were never my thing. I preferred Bratz dolls haha
Nadia Yeah I think it's a great idea
Mariuxi NO I DONT