In “Doc McStuffins” the focus is an African American girl who wants to be a doctor like her mother. She is a nurturing six year old girl who cares for stuffed animals and toys in her playhouse clinic. Aimed at preschoolers, “Doc McStuffins” appeals to black and brown young girls. Part of the appeal for these young girls is allowing them to see themselves represented as an aspiring intellectual professional. “Doc McStuffins” is mostly designed to entertain, a minus for parents of preschoolers, who typically want educational components. However, a positive message about racial diversity helps fix that problems, as do messages about health and hygiene. Furthermore, by showcasing different roles and different kinds of families, a show like “Doc
