This author, Peggy Orenstein talks about and argues that the isolation of boys and girls are pretty relevant through the commercialization of Disney films and toys when all is said in done. Disney and toy organizations are promoting gender roles as a hidden topic in the matter of what boys and girls ought to partake and be. The view of Disney films creates what girls and boys should and shouldn't make strive toward in the public eye. Orenstein demonstrates that gender roles are made through the utilization of Disney motion pictures. The one point I might want to grow and remark on is the commercialization of the Disney princesses Orenstein discusses with her friends.…
Movies, books, costumes, and the toys on the shelves in almost every store have been consumed by the Disney Princess. For most little girls, princesses ranging from Cinderella to Elsa have become their biggest role models. Important lessons like learning to stand up for yourself, never giving up, following your heart, and finding the beauty in nature are just a few of the teachings throughout the Disney Princess movies. What parent in their right mind wouldn't want these things for their daughter? Author Stephanie Hanes explores a possible answer to this question in the article, “Little Girls or Little Women? The Disney Princess Effect” originally published on October 3, 2011 from the Christian Science Monitor. Hanes makes her argument by persuading…
In the Disney film “The Little Mermaid” we first meet Ariel as an independent, 16 year old looking for an adventure. Ariel has grand feminist goals to explore the world and has talent as well as beauty. However, she has a stubborn and aggressive attitude that always gets her into trouble; resulting in constant supervision. This is the reason why she disobeys her father and ends up falling in love with a human – which is strictly forbidden. Ariel changes herself for a partner of the opposite sex and gives away a precious talent just so she can walk on land to lust over Prince Eric. Her voice is the most important thing to her and she trades it all for a man. These aspects show that Ariel needs a man to be happy and more importantly than men…
In all of the movies that we had watched in class, Aladdin and The Little Mermaid has the best relationship between comparing and contrasting. In both of the movies, there is one daughter in each movie who rebelled to find their true love. In The Little Mermaid, Ariel rebelled and went to the surface to search for her prince, but in Aladdin, Jasmine rebelled the law by not accepting the prince who came to see if she's the right girl for them. Not only the daughters whom rebelled, but, the main villain in each of the movies also share a similarity for how they hunger for power. Although the villain may grew into a giant monster, they were too obsessed with their power that they didn't realize what kind situation they were in.…
secondary work from the original and whether or not they are successful. In her novel she says…
Films that I particularly favor are thrillers. One reason Thrillers become so enjoyable for me, a sense of diversion is created making the viewers more indulge in the movie all the way to the ending. The plots are usually twisted, climatic, suspenseful and intelligence is often use far as the writing perspective to result in an ecliptic viewing of the movie. A really great thriller will usually bring a shock factor by the climax, then the movie will receive a better understanding from the beginning to end. Another genre of films I enjoy are Musicals they are fashionable and express emotions through singing. I am really into lyricism so I enjoy comparing the actual expression of the each character's individual story and the progression…
For generations, Walt Disney films have been a “must watch” by parents, children and their families. However, these people may not see the hidden meanings behind Disney films. Currently, children are constantly exposed to media and opinions inherently presented within television, films, radio, books and more. Disney films are no exception. The films Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Cinderella, and Sleeping Beauty all reinforce traditional gender roles, and the idea that lightness is supreme and will help when it comes to goodness conquering evil.…
Lopreore finds that Disney seemed to have stuck with what they know best and since it sells, they never really veered from it. Moreover, Lopreore in an article, we learn that girls may follow in the footsteps of the gender roles that are exhibited from Disney Princesses. She states Disney princesses tend to “emphasize the importance of physical attractiveness and dutifulness in women, whereas the important qualities in the male characters included leadership and exploration” (11). This becomes problematic for both genders, because girls would begin to limit themselves in what they can do, like Collins stated, when they watch their favorite characters are only doing domestic work; furthermore, boys would grow up expecting women to do all the housework, and believe that they are far more superior than women are. Lopreore writes, “when such popular character such as the prince and princesses in Disney movies are portrayed in rigid, stereotypic roles, the children inspired by the characters are left with limited choices for the role - models” (11). These implications that are seen from the prince and princesses of Disney movies can greatly mold the child’s future and their perception of the opposite…
Throughout life, one is presented with numerous obstacles, all of which much be faced, and, ultimately, overcome. It is in the overcoming of such challenges that one will engage in a journey of the mind and body, a journey which acts as a catalyst for self growth. As one engages on an inner journey, it becomes apparent that there is always opportunity for something better, yet this cannot be achieved without sacrifice.…
In the earlier days of animation, much like most media, female characters were given the stereotypical role of always needing to be saved by the male hero of the story. Like how most early Micky Mouse cartoons that involve Minnie, usually involves her needing to be saved by Micky in some form. However, a very good example to look at when looking into the role of female characters, is Disney’s Princesses. They tend to have a huge impact on the younger generation, mostly with how they are aimed towards that audience. One of the main jobs that a Disney Princesses can be considered to have is to act as a role model and someone that young girls can look up to and inspire to be. They are also very easy to market and is one the biggest marketing products out there when it comes to Disney’s merchandise. Despite the idea of a Disney Princess being role models, they have been accused of not being the best of role models with people claiming that they don’t really do anything. Which can be true in some cases, but at the same time isn’t. An example of character not doing much is Aurora from Sleeping Beauty (Walt Disney, 1959). Even though the story is all about her, she doesn’t actually do much in the film itself and only has roughly 18 minutes of screen time. There is the argument that each character is a product of its…
in Gillam and Wooden 481). Many Disney films deliver positive messages and life lessons. In an essay written by Ken Gillam and Shannon R. Wooden they aim to shame Disney by talking giving the assumption that it feminizes males, for example in the Beauty and Beast the contrast of the “uber macho Gaston and the sensitive, misunderstood Beast” (471). Yet they do not discuss the positive message this movie provides for children which is that “True beauty is found not in how one looks, but in how one treats others”. It teaches children not to judge people based on their looks and first impressions. “Henry Giroux argues that the impact of Disney is tremendously more widespread than out household citing Michael Eisner's 1995 “Planetized Entertainment” claiming that 200 million people a year watch Disney videos or films , and in a week 395 million watch a Disney TV show, 3.8 million subscribe to the Disney Channel and 810,000 make a purchase at a Disney store” (Gillam and Wooden 480). A child is not analyzing the masculinity of a character the way us adults do. They are watching these films while their minds grasp morals from them that teach them being good has its perks opposed to being evil. Disney has a positive effect on children's perception of right and…
Disney is a very popular company. Many of us grew up watching their movies and shows. Many of us don’t see what they are doing until we have grown up and become exposed to how women are not treated equal. Disney has many movies with showed many things be seen as stated here, “the author cited numerous examples of both sexism and racism in the films, specifically noting the heroines’ extremely pale skin tones, small waists, delicate limbs, and full breast. (England 556)” They have the image of women to be light skin, skinny, and mainly be more attractive to men. Disney shows that women need be the person to get the help, not them helping themselves. In many movies you will see the ‘princess’ will be confronted with some problem that…
If a company like Disney is willing to change their ways because of how we now view gender, are other production companies going to do the same? The answer to this is both yes and no. If we look back on some of the bigger movies in the 20th century and compare them to those of the 21st century, the production companies, although sometimes overlap, often don't. However, if we look at the movies that were released throughout the 20th century and compare them to those of the 21st century it is evident that there has been an increase in strong female leads. Just in the last 30 years, which would include all of the 21st century so far and the last 13 years of the 20th century, the change in movies has been large. Clueless, which was released in…
5. I have noticed examples of gender stereotyping in The Beauty and the Beast and in Cinderella. In beauty of the Beast, the beast is meant to be the man who is in control and tells the woman what to do. In Cinderella, Cinderella tries to seduce a man to better her living conditions and find a better life. I find that gender stereotyping is more pronounced in depictions of female characters. Most of the Disney films I have seen show the female characters to be overly…
“I lost her once, I’m not going to lose her again,” cried prince Eric as he realizes Ariel is his one true love. One of the most memorable Disney love stories originated from a fairy-tale which didn’t include the typical happily ever after ending. So how did the romantic love story of Ariel and Prince Eric come to be? Ultimately the writer and co-director, Ron Clements for Disney, was disheartened by the ending of Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Little Mermaid.” These two stories differ thematically. “The Little Mermaid” by Hans Christian Andersen’s is a literary fiction showing the audience to love themselves before you can love others and to always be careful what you wish for; on the other hand, Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” being completely…