Recently, we have seen many gender-neutral dolls because they belong to children, while the toy industry is trying to become even more representative of society around the world.
To include the boys in the doll games, toy maker MGA Entertainment introduced the male dolls "LOL Surprise". The brand, which has brought us classic toys like Bratz, added the male counterpart to their collection LOL and coming in a baby capsule and surprise shape. This to add to the element of surprise of the toy, so the child never knows what he will get after opening the surprise.
But when parents bought dolls for their children, they were surprised to discover that the male dolls had genitals. As with female dolls, boys have a hole in the genitals of the area. But unlike girls, they also have a sculpted penis and testicles, which has angered some mothers and fathers around the world. The upset parents took to social media to ask the brand why their toys had anatomical type details. Some even bothered to post irritating content by calling those toys simple: disgusting!
Another mom wrote, "I'm angry about this! You don't include genitalia in female dolls, so why should you include genitalia in male dolls? Given that most of your customers are little girls, I suggest you this immediate change and reaction from the company itself, "added the frustrated mum.
A few hours later came the official reaction of MGA Entertainment! Not moving from their position, the firm added that this feature was added as a reflection of real life, but designed in a child-friendly way. They commented on some of the criticism on social media saying: "With the introduction of ultra-rare Punk Bois jobs, the brand will now be gender-inclusive for both girls and boys. For many years the toy industry has been moving towards puppets that are more "We believe this trend is here to resist and we will continue to carry loads of toys becoming more gendered. Also, many of our girl fans have brothers and will be bullied by puppets. their LOL Surprise, â?the executives of the renowned firm added.
On the other hand, one parent who seems to be very supportive of the new toy approach commented on social media with this post: "Parents offended by body parts? There is nothing more offensive! Teach your children the proper terms and that yes, there are differences and this should be a standard accepted by all of us "!
Beyond any controversy or supportive approach, how do you think? Should the dolls have genitals, female or male?
