Gender Issues In The Little Mermaid
I have chosen a clip from "The Little Mermaid" which represents gender issues. For example, in the scene where Ariel talking to her mother about her going to the land and not be able to see her family ever again. However, her mother replies that "But you will have your man." As the conversation continues between the mother and daughter.
Ariel: "But without my voice, how can I-"
Ursula: "You'll have your looks! Your pretty face!And don't underestimate the importance of body language!"
This shows that all that matter for girls is their looks and nothing else is considered. Moreover, this conversation also shows that all woman need in life is a rich, and brave man so she can live peacefully. However, this stops girls from several things such
as not being able to obtain an education and they don't have a right to state their opinions. Furthermore, in the conversation Ursula Ariels mother state that in "Yes, on land it's much preferred For ladies not to say a word
Come on, they're not all that impressed with conversation."
This particular evidence from the scene represents that no one wants to listen to a woman and what she has to say. This affects the young girl's mind by giving them a reason not to work hard and just wait for the prince charming they see in fairy tales to become a reality. Also, this gender problem in the movies give false hope of falling in love at first sight or that woman job is just to stay home cook, clean, cry, and care for her looks to impress others and that is exactly what many of the girls are doing today. They are not confident in themselves and wish to "DRESS TO IMPRESS."
Ariel: "But without my voice, how can I-"
Ursula: "You'll have your looks! Your pretty face!And don't underestimate the importance of body language!"
This shows that all that matter for girls is their looks and nothing else is considered. Moreover, this conversation also shows that all woman need in life is a rich, and brave man so she can live peacefully. However, this stops girls from several things such
as not being able to obtain an education and they don't have a right to state their opinions. Furthermore, in the conversation Ursula Ariels mother state that in "Yes, on land it's much preferred For ladies not to say a word
Come on, they're not all that impressed with conversation."
This particular evidence from the scene represents that no one wants to listen to a woman and what she has to say. This affects the young girl's mind by giving them a reason not to work hard and just wait for the prince charming they see in fairy tales to become a reality. Also, this gender problem in the movies give false hope of falling in love at first sight or that woman job is just to stay home cook, clean, cry, and care for her looks to impress others and that is exactly what many of the girls are doing today. They are not confident in themselves and wish to "DRESS TO IMPRESS."