Start Date
13-12-2021 11:15 AM
Description
Film, television, and media play a crucial role in society. Additionally, they are an integral part of a child’s development as children are influenced by the characters and messages on-screen. Disney Princesses have been a part of many young girls’ childhood for nearly one hundred years. This study includes an analysis of how six Disney Princesses are portrayed and their effect on a sample of six to nine-year-old girls. Out of this sample of Disney Princess movies, the oldest three movies include traditional gender stereotypes, while the three newest movies have a more modern representation of gender. This research involves how the girls’ body image, self-worth, and activities can be influenced by the different types of princesses. The participants will complete surveys after watching the Disney Princess movies to record any bias that they now may have. The results of this study will be compiled into a paper, which can be used to highlight the effects of gender role portrayals in children’s media to create characters that promote positive messages for young viewers.
Proposal
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Proposal
An Analysis of Disney Princesses and their Effect on Young Girls
Film, television, and media play a crucial role in society. Additionally, they are an integral part of a child’s development as children are influenced by the characters and messages on-screen. Disney Princesses have been a part of many young girls’ childhood for nearly one hundred years. This study includes an analysis of how six Disney Princesses are portrayed and their effect on a sample of six to nine-year-old girls. Out of this sample of Disney Princess movies, the oldest three movies include traditional gender stereotypes, while the three newest movies have a more modern representation of gender. This research involves how the girls’ body image, self-worth, and activities can be influenced by the different types of princesses. The participants will complete surveys after watching the Disney Princess movies to record any bias that they now may have. The results of this study will be compiled into a paper, which can be used to highlight the effects of gender role portrayals in children’s media to create characters that promote positive messages for young viewers.
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Mentor: Vandana Thadani