Looks at the semiotics and visual representations of women in a range of Hayao Miyazaki and Disney films between 1984 to 2022. Detailed discussion on socially constructed gender roles and how they are reflected in the animated films of those times. The article focuses on visual framing of animated women, paying attention to body types, behaviour, and story. The comparison of Ghibli and Disney films provides an insight into international differences in female characterisation. This article would be useful for those who want an overview of how gender conventions are reflected in animated female characters.
Taşkin, H ve Inanç. (2023). ‘Reflections of the Female Identity Constructions in Animation Movies: An Analysis on Disney and Hayao Miyazaki Movies’. in Journal of Erciyes Communication (10). Istanbul Rumeli University: Istanbul.