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For so many years Walt Disney has been criticized for the inappropriate sexual subliminal messages in his cartoon movies as well as the racial stereotypes that magically found its way into popular Disney films but I've heard enough of that. Let's examine the roles that females played in Walt Disney films:There are many Disney characters worth speaking about but since I know Americans don't like to read, I will focus on only three that really stick out in my mind.
Tinkerbell from "Peter Pan"- Tinkerbell might be one of the most popular female Disney character amongst children and even some adults, but WHY? She is a pathetic representation of a female. First off she didn't even know Wendy (Wendy was infatuated with Peter Pan) but yet Tinkerbell took it upon herself to make Wendy's life a living hell. Having arrows thrown at Wendy, giving her the stink eye every chance she got even though Wendy was nothing but kind and courteous to Tinkerbell.
Tinkerbell was nothing but a lying, jealous, ill-tempered wench who paraded around all scantily clad, trying to seduce Peter Pan...a man who wanted NOTHING to do with her in that way! Peter Pan used her for her "tricks" so to speak. She was indeed the original Jump Off. Have some respect for yourself, Tink.
Ariel from "The Little Mermaid"- Ariel agrees to sign her voice away to the evil Ursala for a CHANCE to be with a man (Prince Eric) that she JUST met. Her voice? The symbolic representation of Ariel signing over HER VOICE is so obvious that there is no need for me to even dissect that part any further. Ariel was so anxious to be with this prince that she didn't even realise that she made a deal with the Devil. The agreement that she signed ended up putting her Father and family in trouble...all for the CHANCE to be with this man?
The part that really bugs me is Ariel gave up her heritage, her family, friends and life just to be a human so she could be with the prince. I know Ariel finally got legs but it would be nice if she learned how to stand on her own two feet.
Belle from "Beauty and the Beast" has got to be one of the most inspiring female characters in all of Disney. She suffered verbal abuse, yes. She gave up her freedom for a man yes, but this man was her FATHER not just some dude that she just met. She fell in love with a beast, not a handsome prince, but a beast who she spent ample time with and got to know. And at the end of the story...it was actually SHE who saved HIM.
So many parents are concerned about what their children watch. There might be too much cursing, too much sexx but let's face it, we also need to focus on the way certain characters of a particular group are being portrayed.
If these are the types of characters I grew up with...it's no surprise why some females are the way they are. I'm not mad I'm just sayin.
-Tash
www.facebook.com/TashMillz
Tinkerbell from "Peter Pan"- Tinkerbell might be one of the most popular female Disney character amongst children and even some adults, but WHY? She is a pathetic representation of a female. First off she didn't even know Wendy (Wendy was infatuated with Peter Pan) but yet Tinkerbell took it upon herself to make Wendy's life a living hell. Having arrows thrown at Wendy, giving her the stink eye every chance she got even though Wendy was nothing but kind and courteous to Tinkerbell.
Tinkerbell was nothing but a lying, jealous, ill-tempered wench who paraded around all scantily clad, trying to seduce Peter Pan...a man who wanted NOTHING to do with her in that way! Peter Pan used her for her "tricks" so to speak. She was indeed the original Jump Off. Have some respect for yourself, Tink.
Ariel from "The Little Mermaid"- Ariel agrees to sign her voice away to the evil Ursala for a CHANCE to be with a man (Prince Eric) that she JUST met. Her voice? The symbolic representation of Ariel signing over HER VOICE is so obvious that there is no need for me to even dissect that part any further. Ariel was so anxious to be with this prince that she didn't even realise that she made a deal with the Devil. The agreement that she signed ended up putting her Father and family in trouble...all for the CHANCE to be with this man?
The part that really bugs me is Ariel gave up her heritage, her family, friends and life just to be a human so she could be with the prince. I know Ariel finally got legs but it would be nice if she learned how to stand on her own two feet.
Belle from "Beauty and the Beast" has got to be one of the most inspiring female characters in all of Disney. She suffered verbal abuse, yes. She gave up her freedom for a man yes, but this man was her FATHER not just some dude that she just met. She fell in love with a beast, not a handsome prince, but a beast who she spent ample time with and got to know. And at the end of the story...it was actually SHE who saved HIM.
So many parents are concerned about what their children watch. There might be too much cursing, too much sexx but let's face it, we also need to focus on the way certain characters of a particular group are being portrayed.
If these are the types of characters I grew up with...it's no surprise why some females are the way they are. I'm not mad I'm just sayin.
-Tash
www.facebook.com/TashMillz
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