Disney movies consistently portray men and women in the typical gender stereotypes that society dictates. Many children, who watch these movies, feel that they need to live up to the roles that Disney tells them to play. According to Disney movies men are supposed to be extremely masculine. The men in Disney movies have very chiseled bodies, which lead young boys to think they need to look like that and young girls to think that that is the type of man they should find. The other men in the films are not so good-looking and usually have smaller roles–it is made obvious who the hero is supposed to be. All other male characters are simply not good enough. The male lead comes riding in on his white horse to save the day. Most Disney movies revolve around a relationship between a man and woman. The man is the hero who saves the woman. The woman is, therefore, eternally grateful and after the hero saves the day, the two ride off in the sunset together to live happily ever after. Disney portrays women as strong, but they are simply supposed to sit around and wait until their prince comes along for them to fall head over heels for with one glance. The women are beautiful. They have gorgeous, flowing hair, stunning facial features, and perfect bodies, with curves in all the right places. The women often use their sexuality to achieve their goals.
Gamble, T. K., & Gamble, M. W (2003). The gender communication connection. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company.
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