Barbie with Down Syndrome

Meaningful Impact

Jan 10 2024 | 00:41:09

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Show Notes

Mattel has further evolved Barbie from its original, unrealistic body shape into a broadly diverse product line. But Barbie wasn't always so inclusive. To fully appreciate just how far Barbie has come, this episode will explore how and why Mattel embraced corporate responsibility to offer diverse Barbie dolls -- which now account for half of Barbie sales.

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