Evolution of Disney Princesses and Its Impact on Young Girls

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10.2991/978-2-38476-126-5_63How to use a DOI?

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Disney Princesses; girls; self-objectification and self-sexualization

Abstract

Background

The media has a significant influence on children's gender perception. Disney film is one of the most popular children's media, and the content about gender roles conveyed in the film will become an essential factor affecting children's gender cognition. In addition, the princess series in Disney movies covers many depictions of gender stereotypes, which have a more profound impact on children, especially girls. Methods: A secondary research study was conducted to investigate the changes in gender roles in Disney princess films and the subsequent effects on the formation of young girls' gender perceptions. Results: The study found a positive correlation between the evolution of women in Disney films and the impact of stereotypes on young girls. Moreover, young girls' perception and pursuit of the "traditional" princess image can have a negative impact on them.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Zihan Jin
PY  - 2023
DA  - 2023/10/31
TI  - Evolution of Disney Princesses and Its Impact on Young Girls
BT  - Proceedings of the 2023 7th International Seminar on Education, Management and Social Sciences (ISEMSS 2023)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 546
EP  - 555
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-126-5_63
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-126-5_63
ID  - Jin2023
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