These New Barbies Are Changing Beauty Standards ...

By Holly • Jan 5, 2022 • MD

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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Courtney
2016-02-02T20:54:08.201Z
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.
Inna
2016-02-02T21:38:31.065Z
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.
TorriWyatt
2016-02-05T00:41:34.978Z
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
2016-02-04T14:01:19.318Z
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 ...
RebeNeuf
2016-02-02T18:38:23.963Z
I love This😍😘💋❤️💓💯😇🙌
Lala
2016-02-02T21:30:42.951Z
I think this is a great idea, real beauty always wins.
Anna
2016-02-02T18:46:52.123Z
I'm in love with this! Now I want TO GET ONE!
Sev
2016-02-02T19:57:52.789Z
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.
Crystal
2016-03-23T02:36:08.194Z
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!
Regina
2016-02-03T03:50:21.385Z
@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.