I’m pleased that Disney has reversed its decision to alter one of their best examples of an empowered girl. Maybe sexualized images are more marketable, but that is not the point - empowering our girls is. I know that no one princess or character on Disney will ever be 100 percent inclusive of all people, but Disney at least needs to try.
Girls today need characters and princesses that are strong and powerful and reflect the society of today. It's horrible! Merida was created to break that mold - to give young girls a better, stronger role model, a more attainable role model, something of substance, not just a pretty face that waits around for romance.” She continued: “When little girls say they like it because it's more sparkly, that's all fine and good but, subconsciously, they are soaking in the sexy 'come hither' look and the skinny aspect of the new version. She was the example of girls being girls, no matter how they look. She didn’t want fancy dresses or even want to be a princess Merida just wanted to be Merida. Merida had a round face and was rough and tumble with her triplet brothers. Brave was a cute film with a wonderful message. The trend actually started with Pocahontas and Mulan maybe the theme of strong women role models would continue. Some people believed that Disney had finally broken the mold of the “damsel in distress” model of princesses that has been a dominant theme throughout many of the films. She didn’t like pretty gowns, she liked to shoot bows and arrows, and her crowning glory was frizzy, wild red hair. ĭisney’s latest princess was Merida from the film Brave broke most of the Disney princess rules. But over time, non-white princesses were introduced, like Mulan, Pocahontas, Jasmine, and Tiana. Disney has cornered the princess market there are currently 11 official Disney princesses, and if you are brave enough to travel to Disney World/Land or even a Disney store, you will soon find out that there is a plethora of accessories - dresses, placemats, and cups (just to name a few).ĭisney has come under fire in the past for focusing only on Caucasian women - Snow White, Cinderella, Aurora ( Sleeping Beauty) and others. Having a 3-year-old daughter opens your eyes to a world that you did not know existed, the world of princesses.
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