Image Source - http://boingboing.net/2010/05/24/what-disney-princess.htmlIn today's society so many of our kids are raised by Disney Films. Of course there are several ways to interpret these films, especially the fairy tales, but my project focuses on the issue of self image. It's only natural for little girls watching these films to identify and idolize with the "Disney Princess". Unfortunately, the beauty possessed by Belle, Ariel, Cinderella and Snow White is the focal point of their respective films. Leading these girls believe that their self worth is solely based on what is on the outside. At some point they realize that they look nothing like the Disney Heroines. So, the process begins to take all measures to look like a princess and end up "Happily Ever After". Since, Disney is clearly not going anywhere, if we want to see a change we must support alternative forms of media and try to give girls a different and more positive message.
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