Behind Mattel's portrayal of Latino/Latina identity lies a(n) ______ that sells itself as authentic but that ultimately either depicts Latino/Latina culture as homogeneous and exotic or repackages the doll's Latinidad in an assimilated form, whether to make her more attractive to more assimilated Latinos or to market her more effectively in places where ethnic diversity is not particularly marketable.

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The sentence is describing how Mattel portrays Latino/Latina identity through a system of representation that can be limited or assimilated in ways that make it marketable to a broader audience. This can result in the depiction of Latino/Latina culture as homogeneous or exotic, or in packaging the doll's Latinidad in a way that is more palatable to different markets.

Behind Mattel's Portrayal of Latino/Latina Identity Lies A(n) ______ That