Sex dolls have had a significant impact on feminist art and gender studies, offering new perspectives on issues such as objectification, autonomy, and the representation of female and gendered bodies in art. While traditionally seen as tools for male pleasure, sex dolls are being recontextualized in feminist discourse as objects that can both critique and reflect societal attitudes toward gender, sexuality, and power dynamics.

Feminist artists use sex dolls to confront the commodification of women’s bodies in popular culture. By placing these dolls in art galleries or manipulating them in provocative ways, artists critique the patriarchal systems that reduce women to objects of desire. In some works, dolls are deconstructed or reassembled to question the standards of beauty and femininity imposed on women, forcing viewers to confront the artificial nature of these societal norms.

Furthermore, sex dolls in feminist art offer an opportunity to explore themes of agency and autonomy. When women choose to represent themselves through these dolls, they reclaim the object for themselves, turning it into a symbol of personal expression rather than subjugation. This transformation challenges traditional gender roles, allowing for a more nuanced exploration of identity, power, and sexuality in contemporary art.