On Damsels and Heroes: The Influence of Third-wave Feminism on Contemporary Walt Disney Films
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2018-07-10
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The aim of the thesis is to reveal the influence of third-wave feminism on Disney films between 1989 and 2016. The research will focus on the Disney princess franchise, and it will analyse four case studies in doing so. The research seeks to compare and contrast the manner in which earlier Disney films compare to modern Disney films in relation to representations of gender and race through third-wave feminism. A visual, as well as narrative analysis will be conducted in regards to four case studies, which include The Little Mermaid (1989), Mulan (1998), The Princess and the Frog (2009), and Moana (2016). The findings of this research indicate that recent Disney movies showcase a progressive movement in regards to the portrayal of feminist ideals, yet, Disney falls short when it comes to the accurate depiction of racial matters.
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