The origin of Golliwog is probably from a combination of
golly+polliwog, according to the Online Etymology Dictionary.
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It can be - a golliwog is a soft doll with a black face and
fuzzy hair, so it could easily be seen as derogatory toward black
people. Golliwog is also a derogatory term meaning a grotesque
person.
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A golliwog is a type of black puppet intended to entertain
children. It most commonly shows up in children's books as well as
in cartoons from the 1970's. The Golliwog has been around since
1895.
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A person should never hang up a Golliwog doll in the work place.
They are black dolls that are considered racist in the present day.
Golliwog was a children's ragdoll for black children. This would
bring up hostility in the workplace.