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12 minPGdoc-short

Synopsis

Forty-one Danish children, aged four to eight, select the most beautiful doll in a film inspired by a 1940s American experiment.

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Why Watch

  • Watch children choose dolls based on beauty standards.
  • See how societal values influence young minds.
  • Find out about a 1940s American experiment's impact.

Did You Know

  • 41 Danish children participated in the doll selection experiment.
  • The film was made in 2008, coinciding with the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
  • The experiment is inspired by a similar study from the 1940s in America.

Perfect For

Child psychologyDiversity studiesHuman rights education
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Frequently Asked Questions

What age group of children participated in The Danish Doll Test?

41 Danish children aged four to eight participated in the test.

Who created The Danish Doll Test?

Hassan Preisler of the Institute for Human Rights created The Danish Doll Test.

What is the duration of The Danish Doll Test?

The duration of The Danish Doll Test is 12 minutes.

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