Research Paper On Disney Princesses

Disney Princesses: The Real Villains “Once upon a time...” This phrase is one that the majority of people are familiar with, and many associate it with Disney princesses and their stories. Why? Because Disney princess movies are often the first parents show their kids, as they assume children will love and look up to the characters. But this should not be the case, for there is more to these tales than what meets the eye: Disney princess movies are simply classic fables with warped morals that enforce stereotypes and teach harmful lessons. It is not a hyperbole to say that most classic Disney princesses are animated embodiments of female stereotypes. These “timeless” girls are frivolous, lack personality, and rarely do much besides clean, sing, and charm suitors with their smiles. Though some may argue displaying stereotypes doesn’t necessarily reinforce them, research shows “the more little girls engage with princess culture, the more they behave in stereotypically feminine ways”
Cinderella’s takeaway is that “focusing on your goals and working hard towards them isn’t necessary, as they will always unfold without trial or error” (TheRichest). And Disney’s iconic phrase itself - “and they lived happily ever after -” is always said after the protagonist marries and obtains wealth, suggesting that these things equal happiness. Parents should point out and correct any of the false proverbs to their kids so that they won’t take these dangerous lessons to heart.
Clearly, despite their lavish dresses and dazzling smiles, Disney princesses are the real villains. Not only do princesses like Cinderella enforce stereotypes and teach harmful lessons: the stories they’re in are essentially old fables stripped of their meaning. Parents should wisely limit chidren’s exposure to such films, and acknowledge the fault in many of Disney’s moreals. Otherwise, they might unwittingly reinforce Disney’s harmful messages (Washington