Barbie doll with Down syndrome launched by Mattel: "This Barbie serves as a reminder that we should never underestimate the power of representation"

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By Michael Roppolotoy manufacturer Mattel, who made the announcement on Tuesday. "Our goal is to enable all children to see themselves in Barbie, while also encouraging children to play with dolls who do not look like themselves," Lisa McKnight, Executive Vice President and Global Head of Barbie and Dolls, said in a statement.  The new doll's face features a rounder shape, smaller ears, and a flat nasal bridge

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