The important thing is she looks pretty.... right?

Dolls play a huge role in shaping how young girls see themselves and what they think they should look like. Most mainstream dolls—like Barbie and Bratz—promote thin, exaggerated, and unrealistic beauty standards, reinforcing the idea that girls should be thin, long-legged, and conventionally attractive to be valued.

From an early age, girls learn that beauty equals worth. The lack of diverse body types, disabilities, and natural features in dolls sends a message: if you don’t fit this mold, you don’t belong. This can fuel body dissatisfaction, fatphobia, and the belief that appearance matters more than anything else.