'I think the doll means that people are finally accepting people like me, and that’s really cool.'
“[The doll] means a lot to the queer community. It means that as a kid, you don't have to be defined by your gender,” says 12-year-old drag kid and LGBTQ advocate. The influencer, who often uses his platform to talk about the challenges of being a child in the spotlight, believes dolls are a great way for kids to learn about diversity and how to embrace people of all kinds.
“I was elated when I saw the news about it. I identify as nonbinary/agender and I want to play with one as soon as I can.” Cubacub’s mom was a porcelain-portrait doll maker before they were born, meaning they grew up surrounded by their mother’s extensive collection of Barbies. Cubacub believes that kids growing up today have more access to information and a spectrum of gender identities, but Mattel must’ve noticed a demand for the product. Cubacub also believes a gender-neutral doll would’ve helped them understand from a young age that gender isn’t binary, and has dreams of one day designing an intersectional doll line to sell alongside their clothing.
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