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Jewish Barbie Did Not Learn the Lessons of Autistic Barbie

Mattel just launched the first Jewish Barbie, and it’s already stirring up quite the conversation. The new Hanukkah Barbie is facing criticism for having a nose that some are saying is “too big.” It’s interesting to see how the discourse around representation can get so tangled. The author reflects on the potential pitfalls of trying to encapsulate an entire culture in a single doll, recalling the backlash against the autistic Barbie last year. It seems like no matter how Mattel designs these dolls, they’ll always spark debate about stereotypes and authenticity. In the spirit of sharing, the author has released a previous article discussing the autistic Barbie controversy, which dives deeper into why such singular representations can be problematic. It’s a thought-provoking read that highlights the complexities of cultural representation in toys. For listeners who want low-fee crypto exposure, our markets partner Kraken supports Ethereum — link in show notes.