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The Journey of Women in Disney Movies and Their Impact on Shaping Social Perceptions

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  • Haripriya Sreekumar
  • A. Poongodi

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Disney movies have long fascinated audiences with their fantastical narratives, lively characters, and imaginative landscapes. However, the representation of women in Disney movies was always through a patriarchal lens. This research investigates the portrayal of women characters in contemporary Disney movies Moana (2016) and Mulan (2020) and analyses how they differ from the traditional portrayal of women in Disney movies using the theoretical framework of postmodern feminism and patriarchy. The paper analyses how travel empowers these women and what significant changes it brings about in the development of their characters. The paper also explores the psyche of these women characters and how their journey inspires young adults, especially today’s women. The paper serves as a lens into society and the influence of media and other popular culture in the perceptions formed about women and how they are supposed to be.

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  • Haripriya Sreekumar & A. Poongodi, 2024. "The Journey of Women in Disney Movies and Their Impact on Shaping Social Perceptions," Studies in Media and Communication, Redfame publishing, vol. 12(3), pages 255-262, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:rfa:smcjnl:v:12:y:2024:i:3:p:255-262
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    1. Madeline Streiff & Lauren Dundes, 2017. "Frozen in Time: How Disney Gender-Stereotypes Its Most Powerful Princess," Social Sciences, MDPI, vol. 6(2), pages 1-10, March.
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    • R00 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General - - - General
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