Disney Stereotypes

We get it, Internet: You love Disney. But please do not to be blinded by the ideal world of Disney. Behind all the jokes, laughter, and amusement lie a syndicate of thorough stereotypes that shape the ideologies of our rising generation. Yes, Disney started to modify and crush some of their traditional stereotypes in the most recent movies like Frozen and Inside Out. However, Disney still continues to use stereotypes, even fraudulent ones, to appeal to children through humor. This form of satire is unacceptable to use in modern media, especially ones that influence children, because they create an unrealistic image of people.
An ongoing Disney sitcom, Jessie, is a perfect example of how media influences ideologies perspectives. It is an ongoing show about Jessie Prescott, a girl who moved to New York to try and become an actress but fails. Instead, she becomes a nanny for the Ross family, a rich upper class family with one biological and three adopted children. Jessie is a great example of how media uses its power to influence the perspectives of its audience, because every main character represents some sort of stereotype regarding their ethic or social group.
He is of Indian descent and was brought up in West Bengal. Indians are typically considered to be physically weak and nerdy. Ravi is played by an actor who is very short and fragile. His weakness is portrayed in almost every episode whether it is his inability to stand up for himself or getting beaten up. This can be seen in the first episode when he told Emma that violence is never the solution but instead gets smacked by a pillow. Ravi can also be considered a typical nerd. He is unattractive, chooses school and video games over social life. This is exhibited with his constant rejection from girls and the lack of friends. This is a bad representation for Indians because it presents them in a negative connotation in the eyes of children from a very young