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An interesting comparison emerges with recent examples like a Victoria's Secret model with Down Syndrome, which stirred controversy over whether individuals with cognitive disabilities can truly consent to modeling fashion products like lingerie. This raises questions about authenticity, exploitation, and societal readiness for such representations.
Some believe that dolls with disabilities could foster empathy and normalize diversity, while others contend they may contribute to social divisions or, worse, inadvertently emphasize difference in a way that infantilizes or marginalizes.