Collective Shout welcomes Big W's decision to remove sexualised LOL [Lil Outrageous Littles) Surprise dolls from sale.
We commend Big W for pulling the range and call on #Kmart @Targetaus and @Coles to follow their lead.
#LOLSurprise #lolsurprisedolls
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Speaking to Neil Mitchell on 3AW radio leading adolescent psychologist Michael Carr-Gregg @MCG58 called for Australian retailers to remove the dolls.
"We shouldn't allow young girls to be sexualised by toys like this because the message they get sent is 'I'm a sexual object.'
“We're teaching them that they have to be sexy, attractive and subservient in order to be acceptable to men. ... I would like Kmart and Big W to withdraw this product immediately." - @MCG58
.@MelLiszewski said the dolls, manufactured by @MGAEnt entertainment, demonstrated disrespect for little girls.
"We don't need to dip these dolls in cold water to see that they are sexualised."
"LOL dolls are marketed to little girls aged 3 and up. The way the dolls are designed - heavy make up, sexualised clothing and underwear - mimics the sexualised way adult woman are too often represented in advertising and pop culture."
"Little girls deserve better than this."
We commend Big W for removing sexualised LOL dolls and call on #Kmart, @Targetaus and @Coles to follow their lead.
#GirlsDeserveBetter #LOLSurprise #Lolsurprisedolls
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