Little Girls Or Little Women The Disney Princess Effect Analysis

Are little girls growing up to fast? In today’s society that seems to be a question that parents are frequently asking themselves. Parents seem to be having issues with the fact that their children are being exposed to sexuality at a young age. In the article, “Little Girls or Little Women? The Disney Princess Effect by Stephanie Hanes, the author analyzes and argues the truth as to why little girls are growing up so quickly and the negative impact it has on them. Hanes provides statistical evidence, research articles, and claims that makes this Article more credible. She also uses several emotional appeals to draw the attention of the parents, and help convince them that oversexualization in younger girls is an issue that we are facing now in today’s world.
In the beginning of her article Hanes uses an example of a personal story of Mary Finucane, a woman who began to realize earlier on that her once spunky free-spirited three-year-old daughter has “stopped running and jumping and insisted only wearing dresses” (Hanes pg 509). Her daughter would sit on the front step waiting for
Some examples of solutions that Hanes provide are parent involvement and also help younger girls see the issue at hand. American Academy Pediatrics suggest and recommends only 1-2 hours a day for television, internet, and movies. Hanes essay is very informative on the negative effects of “The Disney Princess Effect.” Hanes use of organization and style makes it easier for her readers to understand. By using Logos and Ethos in her article, statistical evidence, and research she is able to present a compelling argument that reaches out to her audience especially parents of younger daughters of the seriousness of sexualization in younger