"At first glance, this new girl on the block doesn't give Barbie much of a run for her money. After all, Barbie is everything Razanne is not -- curvaceous, flashy and loaded with sex appeal.

But that's exactly why many Muslim Americans prefer Razanne, with her long-sleeved dresses, head scarf and, by her creator Ammar Saadeh's own admission, a not-so-buxom bustline." full article

How long until we see dolls for all other social, ethnic, and religious backgrounds? On one hand, this seems like a good idea as it appeals to young Muslim girls living in the United States. But on the other hand, it contributes to further separation and division between social groups, and discourages social blending. For the case of Muslim dolls, it's really not too big of a deal one way or the other. But I hope this doesn't set a precedent that every culture represented within this country needs or deserves equal representation (beyond toys), because that could really get out of hand in a silly way.