Investigates the differences in language use between male and female characters in two animated cartoons. The cartoons have largely single-gendered target audiences and characters. Mostly quantitative analysis directly comparing male and female characters’ talkativeness, questions and interruptions. This paper would be useful for those interested in gender differences in language use in children’s animated cartoons … Continue reading Karlsson (2018) Language and gender in animated cartoons
Month: April 2022
Karlsson Nordqvist (2013) Gender roles via hedging in children’s films
Examines the frequency of hedges in male and female characters’ speech in six Disney animated films from 1989 to 2010 to see if they are relevant in enforcing hegemonic gender roles. Data is mostly quantitative and doesn’t discuss linguistic devices in context. Examines hedges as softening devices, attention-getting devices and hedges as filler items/ items … Continue reading Karlsson Nordqvist (2013) Gender roles via hedging in children’s films
Keys (2016) Doc McStuffins and Dora the Explorer
Takes an intersectional approach in textually analysing representations of two minority female lead characters in animated children’s television. Covers their gendered representation through their character roles, relationships with other characters and intersectionality. Some specific linguistic analysis but largely contextual. This study would be useful for those who want to consider influences of race and class … Continue reading Keys (2016) Doc McStuffins and Dora the Explorer
Kirjavainen (2013) Mirror mirror on the wall, who’s the bluntest of them all?
Examines differences in female language use of the protagonists in ten Disney princess films from 1937-2010. Considers how their use of language has changed over time. Mostly detailed quantitative analysis of linguistic features, presented in diagrams and figures. Some contextual examples are given. Useful for those interested in how female protagonists’ language use has shifted … Continue reading Kirjavainen (2013) Mirror mirror on the wall, who’s the bluntest of them all?
Leaper, Breed, Hoffman & Perlman (2002) Variations in the gender-stereotyped content of children’s television cartoons across genres
Examines the gender-stereotyped content of children’s TV network cartoons across 4 genres: traditional adventure, nontraditional adventure, educational/family, and comedy. Notes the over-representation of male characters, linking TV’s role in shaping children’s behaviour to likelihoods of gender stereotyping. Studies the frequencies of 9 labelled emotions triggered the behaviour and language across the 4 genres and Additionally … Continue reading Leaper, Breed, Hoffman & Perlman (2002) Variations in the gender-stereotyped content of children’s television cartoons across genres