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The evolution of life size Barbie and Ken: Are they any closer to reality?

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Barbie and Ken dolls have been criticized over time for their overt misalignment of body shape in comparison with the average adult, and the possibility that this impacts the formative minds of children, particularly girls. Updating a previous examination of the original Barbie and Ken dolls from 1996, this study compared the body measures of the 2016 “Fashionista” range—including Curvy, Petite, Tall, and Standard Barbie models, and new Malibu K…
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doi.org broke the news on Saturday, June 27, 2026.
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