This was one of the most interesting reads so far. Throughout this article I am thinking back to myself as a child. I grew up on Disney movies and it is still one of my favorite things. At a young age I don't recall ever questioning "Why is there only white women?", "Why is the women always being saved by a man?". Of course, as I watched these movie again as I got older I noticed and I would think to myself "Omg how did I not notice the way they were talking?". Some of the things the princesses would say about having to rely on a man is sad but, that's what times were like back in the 40's, 50's and 60's. It was this way up until recently and I think it is great.
The newer princess films have different races such as Princess and The Frog and Moana. They even play a different role including Brave and Tangled. They are in charge and show they don't need a man to take care of them. They are independent women and including Frozen. These new and upcoming films going forward are going to continue being this way because it is such an important lesson for little girls knowing that they are strong and they don't need to be white and skinny. Even though I did not recognize the poor lessons in these films when I was a child I'm sure many others did and it could have confused them or making them doubt themselves. I just loved the music and the classic films and have the best memories watching them. I am thrilled with how Disney and other children films are changing who is the major role, how they look and act. It is huge and so important. I hope people don't assume all movies for children with princesses are this way because of how it was way back then.
This scene is from Wreck-it-Ralph. Click on my link to watch! The princesses from every film are going through all the horrible things that happened to them in their movie. When I first saw this movie I thought this scene was funny because of the accuracy and looking back now it is sadly true. But around 2009 Disney started changing that all around and I am excited to see what other strong princesses they can come up with.
I like how you related this to your childhood and the things that you noticed were very interesting!
ReplyDeleteI agree that Disney is changing there films to make the females strong characters. I think the Disney movies are all a product of their time and when they came out. You can see how culture and society have changed by watching them.
ReplyDeleteThat Wreck It Ralph scene was very comical to watch because it showed that people are aware of the problem, and for that movie to be so popular and just come out and say it is the first step. The next one is to fix the issue.
ReplyDeleteI grew up watching Disney movies as well. I did not notice these things in them until I was older as well.
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