When we think of Mulan, we typically regard her as the first of the Disney Princesses to break the traditional gender roles (i.e. societal roles expected to be filled by women or men, such as women are considered to be “natural” caregivers) usually depicted in Disney films. Yet, while Mulan may stray from what we... Continue Reading →
Following orders, doing what’s expected of you, not having a say in what you want to do with your life, this seems to be the pattern Disney princess characters follow. It is rare that we see a princess disobeying orders and doing what’s in her best interest, but every so often we get a dose... Continue Reading →
If we asked you to picture the most feminine person/character you know of, who would that be? Consider what makes that person a true representation of femininity. Is it the way they dress, the makeup they wear, their body type, and/or their behaviors? For the majority of individuals, I would venture a guess that a... Continue Reading →
Once upon a time, a young girl fell in love with a prince, and they lived happily ever after. Sound familiar? Until very recently, this storyline has remained prevalent throughout Disney’s re-imaginations of classic fairytales. However, the boy meets girl, love-at-first-sight, and happily ever after plot lines are not the only aspects of Disney films... Continue Reading →
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