A University of Minnesota Medical School research program is launching educational dolls designed to teach children about gender identity, set to be introduced in schools beginning this fall. The dolls feature interchangeable anatomical parts and are intended for use with children in elementary school age groups, specifically targeting children as young as 4 years old through age 10.
The program is connected to the office of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. The dolls are described as “first-of-their-kind” educational materials and are being funded through taxpayer resources. The initiative is part of a broader research and educational effort by the University of Minnesota Medical School.
News coverage of the program has focused on the taxpayer funding and anatomical features of the dolls, with sources noting the age range of the intended users and the connection to state leadership.
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