Maria is An 18" Latina Doll Made By the Pattycake Doll Company
Rahul Kalvapalle — February 9, 2015 — Life-Stages
References: pattycakedoll
'Maria' is a Latina doll offered by the Pattycake Doll Company. This 18" doll is one of many so-called multicultural dolls offered by the company, which has created dolls for over 31,000 kids.
Maria is described as having "whiskey brown skin, warm brown eyes and straight black hair." This beautiful Latina doll represents great value, as it comes with two additional doll outfits.
This isn't just a case of political correctness gone next-level, it's merely a matter of creating toys that are more representative of the world around us. When I was a kid, action figures and dolls pretty much depicted white characters. These days however, there's a greater awareness among toy manufacturers -- both big-box and boutique -- that toys and dolls need to represent a wider segment of the population.
Maria is described as having "whiskey brown skin, warm brown eyes and straight black hair." This beautiful Latina doll represents great value, as it comes with two additional doll outfits.
This isn't just a case of political correctness gone next-level, it's merely a matter of creating toys that are more representative of the world around us. When I was a kid, action figures and dolls pretty much depicted white characters. These days however, there's a greater awareness among toy manufacturers -- both big-box and boutique -- that toys and dolls need to represent a wider segment of the population.
Trend Themes
1. Multicultural Dolls - The creation of dolls representing different cultures provides an opportunity to cater to a wider audience, increase product diversity, and promote inclusivity.
2. Diversity Representation in Toys - Developing toys that are representative of diversity encompasses multiple markets and promotes social awareness.
3. Ethnic Fashion for Dolls - Creating outfits that depict traditional clothing from different cultures allows for an opportunity to expand product lines and integrate cultural education.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Industry - There is a growing demand for toys that represent diversity, providing opportunities for toy manufacturers to create a wider range of products that address the needs of all kids.
2. Fashion Industry - There is an opportunity for designers to create traditional clothing lines inspired by various ethnicities for dolls with different tastes and backgrounds.
3. Education Industry - Educational institutions can incorporate traditional clothing items and dolls that depict different cultures to develop global citizenship, increase cultural awareness, and embrace diversity.
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