Mattel, the company behind the famous Barbie and Ken dolls, has recently partnered with National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) in the US and created it's first Barbie with Down syndrome for its Barbie Fashionistas line.
As soon as the announcement was made, it triggered a debate on social media. With some people appreciating Mattel's efforts for making their toys more relatable and representative, others criticized their intentions - calling them performative.