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?
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Lestari (2020) The representation of feminism in The Incredibles 2
Examines both linguistic and visual features present in The Incredibles 2 and the ways in which they present the female protagonist, Elastigirl/ Helen Parr. Largely qualitative analysis. Detailed visual and linguistic examples can be found in the appendices, but are not incorporated into discussion. This thesis would be useful for those interested in how the … Continue reading Lestari (2020) The representation of feminism in The Incredibles 2
Mahmoud (2021) Language and gender analysis of three Walt Disney movies
Investigates stereotypical feminine language use and its change over time in three Disney princess films from three different time periods, spanning from 1937 to 2010. Both quantitative and qualitative analysis is used and examples are given for each language feature in the form of excerpts from the film’s script. This study would be useful for … Continue reading Mahmoud (2021) Language and gender analysis of three Walt Disney movies
Manaworapong and Bowen (2022) Language, gender, and patriarchy in Mulan
Examines the differences in male and female gendered language use across two different versions of Disney’s Mulan - the original 1998 version and the modern 2020 remake. Mostly quantitative data however there is some detailed qualitative linguistic analyses of examples from script extracts. The ‘Discussion’ section features a more critical interpretation of the results, relating … Continue reading Manaworapong and Bowen (2022) Language, gender, and patriarchy in Mulan
McKee (2020) Make(over)
Explores concepts surrounding gender presentation, particularly a characters’ transformation towards hegemonic masculinity, in three animated Disney films. Discusses which masculine roles and bodies are considered ‘ideal’ in Disney’s animation. Mostly qualitative approach using rhetorical criticism. Little detailed linguistic analysis but salient scenes from films are discussed critically in terms of visual, aural and kinesic features … Continue reading McKee (2020) Make(over)
Mohd Najib (2019) Queer representations in Cartoon Network’s Steven Universe
Looks at queer representation and gender performativity encoded in visual and verbal signs in the cartoon animation, Steven Universe, using semiotic analysis. Uses qualitative data that looks at salient extracts from different scenes across the series, incorporating both visual and linguistic analysis alongside one another. This thesis would be useful for those who are interested … Continue reading Mohd Najib (2019) Queer representations in Cartoon Network’s Steven Universe
Müller-Hartmann (2007) Is Disney safe for kids?
Explores various teaching methods incorporating Disney’s animated films that take into account and critically reflect on messages of ethnic and gender stereotyping present within the films. Mostly for practical purposes of pedagogic practice with little linguistic analysis, however could be useful for those interested the relationship between EFL learning and the process of critically reflecting … Continue reading Müller-Hartmann (2007) Is Disney safe for kids?
Polanco (2010) “He’s a human, you’re a mermaid”
An exploration of gender in Disney’s The Little Mermaid through an analysis of three of the film’s songs as narrative performances of gender. Mostly based in interpretation and criticism with little detailed linguistic analysis however, this thesis would be useful for a detailed grasp of the concept of gender performance in Disney’s animated films. Polanco, … Continue reading Polanco (2010) “He’s a human, you’re a mermaid”