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sherone_13
True Blue Farmgirl
2460 Posts
Sherone
Evanston
WY
USA
2460 Posts |
 Posted - Apr 06 2009 : 11:27:15 AM
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My Dear Farmgirl Sisters
I have been developing a doll line for my blujay store. The dolls are sorta like a rag doll with curly hair up in two pony tails with cute homespun ribbons. They are very country and all the dolls will be dressed similarly. Each doll will have her very own quilt.
My question is.......Would this line of doll be considered politically correct? I would like to make dolls for children all nationalities and cultures. This would include African American, Asian, Spanish, Caucasian, etc. I would try to dress the dolls in the native countries dress and try to tie in the culture as well. I would like to be able to donate some of these dolls to our church for distribution throughout the world and the last thing I would ever want to do is offend anyone.
What do you think? Am I being politically incorrect by just asking this or by not knowing what to do in this situation?
Please be honest with me.
Sherone
http://tinytaylorranch.blujay.com
http://tinytaylorranch.ecrater.com/
http://taylorscountrystore.blogspot.com/
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Edited by - sherone_13 on Apr 09 2009 10:15:31 AM |
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Old Spirit
True Blue Farmgirl
1498 Posts
Rae
MN
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Posted - Apr 06 2009 : 11:32:53 AM
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I don't see that it would be a problem. Sad when we even have to worry about dolls being politically correct. They are dolls, for fun :-)
Good Luck!!!!
Rae
...those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles:...
Isaiah 40:31 |
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sharilyn
True Blue Farmgirl
87 Posts
sharilyn
hesperia
ca
USA
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Posted - Apr 06 2009 : 11:42:53 AM
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I think it is great that you would put
so much thought into political correctness
it to your dolls. I think it is a cute idea,
growing up my grandfather would buy me dolls
from every culture (they were knock off madame alexander dolls)
when he traveled. I still have them not as cute as they should be.
like I tell my husband and kids
do what you love and love doing it,
if anybody has a problem with it thats their problem. |
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dkelewae
True Blue Farmgirl
1310 Posts
Diana
Saint Peters
MO
USA
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Posted - Apr 06 2009 : 12:22:48 PM
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I don't think it would be politically incorrect at all! Heck, there's all kinds of dolls on the market that feature different nationalities/cultures.
I wish you much luck in your new endeavor!
Diana
Farmgirl Sister #272
St. Peters MO
Country Girl trapped in the city!
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idsweetie72
True Blue Farmgirl
129 Posts
Sandra
New Meadows
idaho
USA
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Posted - Apr 06 2009 : 4:40:20 PM
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I think it would be awesome! Politically incorrect? No!
Mazy Day Farm |
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electricdunce
True Blue Farmgirl
2544 Posts
Karin
Belmont
ME
USA
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Mikki
True Blue Farmgirl
1510 Posts
Mikki
Austin
Indiana
USA
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Laura Marie
True Blue Farmgirl
419 Posts
Laura
Rancho Cordova
California
USA
419 Posts |
Posted - Apr 08 2009 : 9:57:08 PM
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What an amazing idea. I don't see why there would be any issue about creating dolls with nationalities. When you look at the big selling dolls they are of every type. Go for it and have fun. Don't let anyone else tell you otherwise!
Farm Girl Hugs!
Laura Marie #369
www.lauramariedesign.com
"It's not the size of the farm but the size of your heart!"
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sherone_13
True Blue Farmgirl
2460 Posts
Sherone
Evanston
WY
USA
2460 Posts |
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mulegirl
True Blue Farmgirl
184 Posts
rosemary
cottonwood pass
co
USA
184 Posts |
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sherone_13
True Blue Farmgirl
2460 Posts
Sherone
Evanston
WY
USA
2460 Posts |
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4739 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
4739 Posts |
Posted - Apr 09 2009 : 11:38:22 AM
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I don't see a problem either. Have fun researching the outfits for each doll. I would add a doll from India and a middle Eastern doll to your collection too. For some reason they are usually left out of the mix.
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - Apr 09 2009 : 11:54:09 AM
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| I don't see a problem, either, though I would be cautious about possible stereotypes(a head scarf for example, on an african american doll)...our little friend, Olive, who is 1, picked out an african american doll named "Harriet" from a "green" toy company website--and Olive is very caucasian. Kids love anything that catches their eyes, for sure!!! I can't wait to see them! |
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goneriding
True Blue Farmgirl
1599 Posts
Winona
Central Oregon
USA
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Posted - Apr 10 2009 : 09:31:28 AM
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I say go for it but you have to know, in this day and age, no matter what you do, someone is going to get their dander up about something. If someone gets offended, show them another site and let them go there. I'd say they wouldn't be worth the time to straighten it out for them.
Isn't it odd that we have to be sooooo careful before we do anything nowadays?? Try to remember that the Constitution doesn't say that we have a right to not be offended.
Winona ;-)
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City_Chick
True Blue Farmgirl
509 Posts
Christina
Omaha
Nebraska
USA
509 Posts |
Posted - Apr 11 2009 : 3:36:04 PM
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Sherone I think it is a great idea & it is definitely politically CORRECT!! The more people teach their children to be accepting and tolerant of other cultures the better off this world will be. Of course that is just my 2 cents.
I would love to see some of them completed.
Christina
Farmgirl Sister #195
City Chick & Friends Chapter Mama
http://justacitychick.blogspot.com/
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Merry
True Blue Farmgirl
765 Posts
Merry
Ankeny
Iowa
USA
765 Posts |
Posted - Apr 11 2009 : 4:06:17 PM
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I think its a wonderful idea, go for it.
http://afarminmyheart.blogspot.com/
"Nobody has ever measured, not even poets how much the heart can hold."
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kmbrown
True Blue Farmgirl
459 Posts
Misty
Waynesboro
Pennsylvania
USA
459 Posts |
Posted - Apr 12 2009 : 4:45:14 PM
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| We live in a world that has much diversity....something we should celebrate! I think it is a wonderful idea and one little girls and mommies of other cultures will appreciate!! |
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a rose
True Blue Farmgirl
443 Posts
Linda
Waterford
NY
USA
443 Posts |
Posted - Apr 21 2009 : 1:26:54 PM
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I think children don't have a politically bone in their body. A doll is doll and we love them all. Plus what a better way to learn how to associate with our friends of color and creed. My best friend in kindergarten and ear;y years was a black girl named Donna and a black buy named Carl, and I was always welcomed in their houses. God doesn't look at our color.
Remember me as a rose. |
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sherone_13
True Blue Farmgirl
2460 Posts
Sherone
Evanston
WY
USA
2460 Posts |
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GreenMeAlison
Farmgirl in Training
11 Posts
Alison
Longmont
CO
USA
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Posted - May 08 2009 : 3:09:50 PM
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I think it is a marvelous idea! You may already have this in the works, but it might be neat for each doll, especially those from different cultures to have a story to go with them...this would show that you've done your research and demonstrate that you are sharing knowledge about different cultures and ways of life. And, if somebody didn't like something you'd always be able to say that "yes, there are different people of all kinds in every culture, but such and such story about the women in this city touched me personally, so I had to make a doll about her!"
Alison
Suburban tree hugger with three hearts: one on the farm, one in the city, and one in the woods!
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MarciM
Farmgirl in Training
19 Posts
Marci
Moscow
ID
USA
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Posted - May 17 2009 : 4:23:26 PM
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I think this is great. I have a friend who will only buy dolls that are of different ethnicity. She wants her daughter to know not everyone looks like her. I think it would be good to include a little info about the country and/or ethnic background with each doll.
Good Luck on your venture. |
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Old Spirit
True Blue Farmgirl
1498 Posts
Rae
MN
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Posted - May 17 2009 : 5:22:53 PM
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Oh I love a story to go with each doll. Makes it so personal and fun!!! THe best of luck.
Rae
...those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles:...
Isaiah 40:31 |
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Thistle Cove Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
141 Posts
Sandra
Tazewell
VA
USA
141 Posts |
Posted - May 18 2009 : 4:17:07 PM
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I think it's a great idea; go for it and best of success to you! I know a woman who makes white and black dolls, dresses them in tea/coffee stained clothing she makes from found objects and uses my sheep wool for their hair. The white dolls have white sheep wool for hair and the black dolls have brown gray sheep wool for hair. She also signs, dates and names each one.
You've got a wonderful idea; don't allow the dream to die.
Sandra @ Thistle Cove Farm ~ God's blessings on you, yours and the work of your hands & heart ~
www.thistlecovefarm.com
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naturemaiden
True Blue Farmgirl
2569 Posts
Connie - Farmgirl #673
Hoosick Falls
NY
USA
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