So in class we watched The Hidden Meanings in Kid’s movies by Colin Stokes. He talked about girls and boys stereotypes in the movies they watch.
I have always agreed with a lot of his points, especially concerning the Disney princesses. In these movies girls are always seen as vulnerable and in need of a man to save them. The false hope that these movies give are pretty insane if you ask me.
For example, Cinderella gives the hope that if your family life is less than perfect, you should have no fear because one day you'll turn into a princess and a handsome prince will make all of your troubles go away....as long as your home before midnight.
I follow a girl who does weekly youtube video named Jenna Marbles. She posted a video awhile back about What Disney Movies taught her. She has some good points on the false hopes that Disney Movies provide. Sorry about the language if your offended but here it is
Seems like someone likes to see reality than IMAGINATION? It's totally bizarre on how girls look up to these disney princesses at a young age but eventually meet their own destiny in REALITY. I feel like this happens to all little children growing up watching fairy tales. On the good side, it gives us children a very creative mind. Disney fairy tale movies are good movies for young kids. Now that we look at it at an older age, it's just something to put behind us. But going back to the fairy tale's imagination once in a while will always put a smile on my face. I feel like as of right now, anyone can be a princess or a prince, but in their own way. Btw, that video was dead-on hilarious.
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Hahaha its so true that princesses are seen as the damsels in distress! There are others movies where females are seen as powerful beings such as Powderpuff Girls and the movie Brave.
ReplyDeleteYeah this is pretty true. My little niece loves to talk about all the Disney princesses she wants to be when she grows up. Reality check? I leave it up to her parents but I feel it's best for the children. You can not tell a six year old "You're going to be lonely until college if you don't have a good personality or a beach body" that would ruin people. I think it was good as a kid to grow up thinking i could be as strong as s]Superman or as smart as Batman, it keeps you going in the times of doubt.
ReplyDeletePersonally I love the Disney princesses, and you have to keep in mind all the other princesses that protected themselves. Rapunzel in tangled had a cast iron skillet and was awesome at using it, Tiana off of the princess and the frog taught us we had to work hard for our dreams, and I think Cinderella taught us to never give up. But that is just how I thought the movies were.
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