The Shame Of Family Film Analysis

The authors stressed the consideration of the gendered characteristics analyzed within the larger scripts of the films to better understand some of the messages viewed by children. For example, domestic work was key theme to be scrutinized in Disney Princess movies. The first three princesses were shown doing domestic work on many occasions. The men in the movies never did domestic work because women were the ones who cooked and cleaned. Over the years, it is argued that this genre of film has widened the gender roles and exposes children to more balanced gender role portrayals.

The portrayal of women, gender roles and stereotypes in Disney films has long been a controversial topic. Disney’s 1959 animated film, ‘Sleeping Beauty’, and Robert Stromberg’s 2014 live action remake, ‘Maleficent’, each provide a different take of Charles Perrault’s 1697 fairy tale, ‘La Belle au bois Dormant’ (‘The Sleeping Beauty’). The comparison of Aurora, one of the main characters from both films, brings into light the stark contrast in portrayals of gender roles as well as physical ideals and stereotypes in women. Emphasis or lack thereof on physical characteristics and gender representation from both texts challenge and reflect ideals and stereotypes that are impactful to the audience.

From eye catching castles to talking animals, the everlasting excitement of Disney films has grown up with us since childhood, but has this influenced our lives as we know it? Many young children, over many generations have been exposed to a series of unrealistic expectations since the release of the Disney classic, Snow White and the Seven-Dwarfs, in 1937. The buried truth hidden deep within these magnificent, mesmerising Disney films is a representation of obscure gender expectations. This has led to a major negative impact on many young children which has shaped and influenced their childhood lives. Disney Productions have always stuck to a specific stereotype when it came to the three main characters, the prince, princess, and villain;

Snow White, Cinderella, Aurora from Sleeping Beauty, Ariel from The Little Mermaid, Jasmine from Aladdin, Belle from Beauty and the Beast, and even Elsa and Anna from Frozen all have one thing in common: They are motherless. This presentation will explore Disney's motherless princesses and how women are represented in the films. Not only are the mothers absent but when there is a mother figure in place she is cruel and evil. To understand exactly why this is so prevalent in many Disney films, this work will build upon the works of Ann Hall and Mardia Bishop, Marjorie Worthington, and Lynda Haas. Thus, it appears Disney movies have removed mothers and replaced them with evil or uncaring mother figures. Also, multiple sources contend that the,

Disney is known to bring us some of the most controversial myths of all time, with subliminal messages, to hidden characters, all the way to misinterpretation of the entire plot of their movies. With large worldwide corporations such as Disney, it is easy to recognize a character when you see one, because of the advertisement and popularity Disney has developed over time. Disney is known for its variety of movies, and TV shows, including the famous characters; from Mickey and Minnie, all the Way to the Disney Princesses. Disney doesn’t use myths just for fun and entertainment, their Disney Princesses have negative messages and hidden influential implications that they pass onto their young female viewers. Many young girls before preschool

What young girl does not dream of becoming a princess and living in a castle happily ever after? Virtually every young girl identifies with princesses and has watched at least one Disney Princess movie. From the first movies of Snow White and Cinderella, to the later movies of The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast, to the most current movie Moana, Disney Princess movies permeate not only the movie theaters, but also our culture. In fact, “becoming a princess is as easy as purchasing a tiara and hosting a princess-themed birthday party or buying a Halloween costume and playing pretend” (Garabedian, 2014, p. 23). Nonetheless, as declared by Princess Merida in the movie Brave, “there comes a day when I don’t have to be a princess. No rules, no expectations. A day where anything can happen. A day where I can change my fate” (Andrews & Chapman, 2012). In other words, does the life of a princess measure up to the expectations of little girls everywhere? The Disney Princess brand has grown incredibly popular, especially with young girls. In spite of this, the franchise has also become extremely controversial due to potential gender stereotypes in the films. “Gender is one of the most discussed topics in today’s society…[it] represents and also reproduces certain attributes, expectations and roles which are associated with male and female…influencing the views and opinions of future generations” (Maity, 2014, p. 31). Yet, is the Disney Princess brand harmful to young children due to gender stereotypes? Two essays that contemplate the Disney Princess brand and gender stereotypes with opposite viewpoints on this controversial issue are “Girls on Film: The Real Problem with the Disney Princess Brand” by writer Monika Bartyzel and “In Defense of Princess Culture” by writer and mother Crystal Liechty. However, Liechty’s essay “In Defense of Princess Culture,” is the most effective article in convincing the audience of her point of view due to the claim, support, warrant, language, and vocabulary employed.

For decades now, Disney Corporation has been providing us with countless films made to delight and amuse children and adults alike. But not all Disney films seem particularly appropriate for their target audience. Many of these films portray violence, gender inequality, and skewed views of leadership roles that seem altogether inappropriate for impressionable young children. Better and more contemporary heroines need to be added to Disney’s wall of princesses in order to counteract years of sexism.

Disney princesses are fun for all ages, but their target audience is young children and “as children grow and develop, they can be easily influenced by what they see and hear”. Therefore, what they see and hear in Disney movies leaves an impression on them. The first princess, Snow White, was created in a time where each gender and race had a specific role in society. Recently, many believe that Disney has come a long way in regards to gender and race since Snow White, as several multi-cultural protagonists have been introduced subsequently, and gender roles do not appear to be as stereotypical as they once were. However, many of the apparent innocent messages about race and gender in these movies, can be exposed as otherwise. Despite

Disney directly exposes the idea that young girls should make their main goal in life to find their prince charming, fall madly in love, and live happily ever after. Making young girls’ aspiration in life revolve around finding a man of their dreams “transfix[es the] audience and divert[s] their potential utopian dreams and hopes through the false promises of the images [Disney] cast[s] upon the screen” (22). Disney tells the audience that women need a man to be happy. Disney presents the idea that women are dependent on me. Just like in The Little Mermaid, Ariel goes as far as surrendering her voice, to a witch named Ursula, and abandoning her family in order to be with her prince. Ariel also trades in her life as a mermaid, drastically changes her body, and sacrifices her greatest talent all in order to win her prince. Disney sends the message that girls need to give up their talents and lives in order to be with a man. Disney suggests that a woman’s main priority is her lover, no one or nothing else. Disney effectively portrays women in a negative way, depicting them as weak and needy. No attempt to break the stereotypical gender roles of women are evident however, these stereotypes are growing as Disney instills this image of women in the minds of viewers.

Feminist Disney attacks Aurora for helplessly watching events unfolding around her, arguing that, ”The older princesses— Cinderella, Aurora, Snow White— all of these women have been rewarded for their beauty and kind, obedient disposition. None of these women did anything to achieve being held up as role models for young girls.” Thus “Disney and [other animation studios] . . . [have] responded to parental demands for positive female role models with . . . films featuring increasingly three-dimensional heroines”— giving their characters force of will to actively participate in their stories, instead of overtly relying on others to influence their futures.

Animated fairy tale movies directed to children are what children look up to and base their childhood around. These movies not only allow Halloween costumes and toys for children they shape the type of character a child wants to be. Unfortunately most of these fairy tale movies involve an extremely sexist plot as well mainly consisting of a damsel in distress and a big strong man ready to save her. The main Disney princesses that I think of Cinderella,

When Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs was released by Disney on February 4, 1938, it brought old European fairy tales back into the spotlight and paved the way for countless adaptations in the future. To this day, Disney remains one of the strongest entertainment companies in media, a status built upon a foundation of reworked European fairy tales. However, while Disney movies remain extremely popular amongst audiences, they also contribute greatly to the problematic mindsets of many children, especially young girls, who are greatly affected by the unrealistic expectations and depictions of the female characters in such modern animated films. Disney’s problematic nature stems from its source material, nineteenth-century fairy tales written and

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