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Tackling Racism In Zootopia
Zootopia takes a radical approach toward tackling racism by relying on reception from children in order to effect change in the future. The public sphere has been greatly impacted by this movie because it has allowed the conversation of racism to be opened to children. By dealing with the issue head on, the movie shows that children are capable of realizing how others should be treated, regardless of race. By encouraging a dialogue of racism with children, there is enormous potential to put the problem to rest once and for all.
The impact of the film can be summarized by stating that it is a fun, family-friendly way to present some of the most complex problems in the world in a digestible way (Antrum). It is the push that most parents and

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