Disney and its effect on gender roles

Gender representations in Disney films is a topic that is relevant to many children in this day and age. Disney portrays women in a very certain way and this effects the way that children believe the world works or how they are supposed to be in the world. Movies are influential because it is a way that children socialize and it's how they learn. Learn through observation.

Looking into what the exact effect Disney has on gender representations is and how this effects children. This is important to people just to make sure that parents or others are aware of what their children are watching and how what they see may influence what they think of the real world.


Fx News published an article about Disney Movies and how many parents think that they are high quality movies. And further goes on to explaining that Disney does in fact portray extreme gendered sterotypes. This article also talks about why women must be caring regardless of other aspects, but all men have to worry about is being strong. A message being relayed to children that men can't be emotional and women cannot fend for themselves.