Mulan Gender Roles

Society’s constructed perspectives about gender are influenced by characters presented in film and television illustrations.
Mulan is a brave, resourceful female role model. Director, Tony Bancroft told Christian Post that "Mulan is different; it cuts the mould. It tells the story of a girl who can 't help who she is but exists in a society that tells her who she is supposed to be… She changes the world around her, instead of changing herself (Martin, 2013)”.
Disney effectively presents a visual contrast between modern society and traditional cultures in Mulan. Illustrated through a historical Chinese legend, Disney produced a valuable representation of contemporary gender perspectives (Jones, 2012). This observation can be confirmed during
Tony Bancroft on 'Mulan ': 'I Want to Bring Christian-Based Values to All My Work '. [Online]
Available at: http://www.christianpost.com/news/tony-bancroft-on-mulan-i-want-to-bring-christian-based-values-to-all-my-work-90987/
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Introducing an interview between Christian Post reporter, Sami Martin and Mulan director Tony Bancroft; CP entertainment has released an insightful perspective of the film through the Director 's viewpoint. Reinforcing the film 's valuable representation of contemporary independence, Tony Bancroft 's statement profoundly accentuated the thesis ' proclamation. Supporting the rejection of stereotypes through the reference to Mulan as a 'role model ', Bancroft positively recommends the film to children and the younger generation.
Mulan. 1998. [Film] Directed by Tony Bancroft. s.l.: Disney Studios.
Patterson, R., 2013. Mulan Issue Essay - Gender Roles in Mulan. [Online]
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Mulan: A Feminist Perspective Analysis. [Online]
Available at: http://rhetoricandpopculture.com/2011/03/04/mulan-a-feminist-perspective-analysis/
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Introducing another unique feminist perspective, Stella 's 'Mulan: A Feminine Perspective Analysis ' produces reliable overviews of the film’s portrayal on prescribe gender roles. Emphasising the emotional battle evidently depicted in Mulan 's character, Stella 's piece acknowledges Disney 's great illustration of contemporary gender roles and the gender spectrum. Outlining the expectations of women and men in the Northern Wei Dynasty, Rhetoric and Popular Culture examines, interprets and describes the sexist view presented in the film and evaluates the two gender 's roles.
Wood, J., 1994. The Influence of Media on Views of Gender. [Online]
Available at: http://www.udel.edu/comm245/readings/GenderedMedia.pdf
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