ipl-logo

Disney Gender Roles Essay

240 Words1 Pages
Julianna Tafuri
Mr. Bollinger
Senior Thesis
14 September 2015
Gender Roles in Disney Animation:
Proposal for Disney Reforming the Present-Day Princess
When I was a little girl, I would spend most of my days watching Disney Movies and being fascinated by their magical elements and stories. Perhaps the most fascinating movies to me, were the tales of the distinguished Disney princesses. However, as I grew older and broadened my knowledge, I was able to observe that Disney used to accept stereotypical social norms to define their princesses. For over three quarters of a century, Disney’s viewers have been accepting these norms and not questioning them, until now. These familiar customs have characterized the way that society views gender roles.
Open Document