Examines the presentation of stereotypical gender-roles in sixteen animated Disney films. Traits observed included physical appearance, employment, societal/familial power and character traits. Mostly qualitative analysis, including discussions about relevant scenes/characters that fit particular point of analysis. No detailed linguistic analysis but would be useful for a general overview on how a large sample of Disney’s … Continue reading Wiersma (2000) The gendered world of Disney
Month: January 2022
Wilson (2012) Non-standard English in children’s movies
Explores the difference between male and female targeted children’s animated films and their use of non-standard English features in language. Mostly quantitative data presented in charts and figures, however there is also linguistic examples from the films incorporated into the analysis. Useful for those interested in a data-based study into the differences between non-standard English … Continue reading Wilson (2012) Non-standard English in children’s movies
Wooden and Gillam (2014) Pixar’s boy stories
Explores the masculinities presented in Pixar films, including Toy Story, Finding Nemo, Up and Monsters Inc. Considers the factors that shape male characters in contemporary children’s animation, such as postfeminism, consumerism and competition. There is a focus on the representation of boyhood, in both protagonists and villains. This book would be useful for those interested … Continue reading Wooden and Gillam (2014) Pixar’s boy stories
Zulkifli & Haris (2021) Brave (2012) vs Puteri (2014): The Representation of Androgyny Characters
Explores the breaking of feminine performance by princesses in both Brave (2012) and Malaysian TV show “Puteri”(2014). Contains textual analysis of the representation of androgyny, with focus on the lexis associated with femininity, masculinity and neutrality in the animations but also more broadly within south-east Asian societies. Focuses on personality characteristics, norms and social desirability … Continue reading Zulkifli & Haris (2021) Brave (2012) vs Puteri (2014): The Representation of Androgyny Characters
Zurru (2010) Breaking the Crystal Shoe
Conducts a multimodal stylistic analysis of the ‘Shrek’ saga’s portrayal of the character of Cinderella. Incorporates some linguistic analyses of multiple extracts across the first three ‘Shrek’ films, focusing specifically on the subversion and ‘exploitation’ of gendered stereotypes created in the original Disney film. This paper would be useful for those interested in a more … Continue reading Zurru (2010) Breaking the Crystal Shoe