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Mattel introduces its first Barbie with Type 1 diabetes (apnews.com)
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This new doll “enables more children to see themselves reflected in Barbie,” Mattel wrote

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[–] 12 points 1 year ago (4 children)

So are lgbt+ people, they are clearly a minority and yet their visibility is very important for the preservation or creation of their rights.

Yes, everyone is different, but normalising that difference instead of marginalising it is important.

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  • [+] -6 points 1 year ago (3 children)

    I just meant when she said she was made to feel different because of diabetes. That in that aspect she was different

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  • [–] 14 points 1 year ago* (2 children)

    Made to feel different is a subtle way to say that she was marginalised. We are talking about school, so probably a gentle way to say she was bullied for it.

    Also, she did mention getting singled out. I am pretty pedantic myself but dude, this is not the moment.

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  • [+] -6 points 1 year ago* (1 child)

    What does (or could) being marginalized mean here? I have heard it before bunch of times but don't have a very concrete sense of it.

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  • [–] 11 points 1 year ago*

    In school? Just marginalised can mean kids not wanting to be your friends, having difficulties forming groups for activities... All sorts of stuff that make your life harder. The word comes from the literal sense of being put to the margin, to the side, outside of the general circle.

    It can easily devolve into being bullied aka made fun of for being different, kids using hurtful aliases to call you, hit you, abuse you...

    Depends on where you live and all that but being singled out/marginalised can easily leave you in a position where bullies will pick on you and since you are alone, no one will defend you.

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