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Summary Of The Messed-Up Lessons We Are Surrounded By As Girls

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The Not so Perfect Role Models
In her article “ The Messed-Up Lessons We’re Surrounded By As Girls” Niyathi Chakrapani articulates the negative impact Disney princess films and toy dolls have on younger girls. Chakrapani discusses the negative lessons and unrealistic idea of beauty the Disney movies portray in their films, which gives children a distorted understanding of what one should act and look like to feel accepted. Furthermore, Chakrapani emphasizes her argument by pointing out how toy dolls also have an affect on girls by teaching them stereotypical gender roles such as caretaking at an early age. Disney princess films may present satisfying entertainment for children, however the negative influence of the messages on self-image and …show more content…

When viewing classic Disney princess films, girls are portrayed gender roles. Often times in these films, women are presented as submissive, or engaged in domestic activities. On the other hand, men are depicted as physically strong, dominant and savior of women. Majority of the Disney fairytales set an example for girls that they can simply attain the love and support of a man simply through affection, nurture, and feminine qualities. The gender roles displayed in these movies may then affect their path to self-actualization. Girls may not be able to understand the purpose and their potential in life. The way children learn social cognitive skills by imitating actions of their parents, the same way they learn to repeat the actions they see on television or other forms of media. Chakrapani’s states in her article that, “Nowadays dolls that require feeding, walking, nursing -- you name it -- are becoming more popular…but how about dolls that show girls the merits of being something more than a caretaker”(Chakrapani)? I support the point that Chakrapani makes. Young girls are attracted to Disney fairytales and tend to look up to the princess characters. Therefore, they imitate the roles the princess exhibits and mix these stereotype princess depictions in their own identity formation. Over the years though, Disney has evolved from traditional roles and has kept up with the society’s new

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