Examines the linguistic features used by male and female characters in four different Disney animated films. Looks at stereotypical male and female language and examines single-sex and cross-sex interactions. Includes both quantitative and qualitative detailed linguistic analysis. This study would be useful for those interested in the ways in which male and female animated Disney … Continue reading Hedenmalm (2012) Language and gender in Disney
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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?
Li-Vollmer and LaPointe (2003) Gender transgression and villainy in animated film
Covers the presentation of male villains from ten animated feature films as queer or transgressive in their performances of gender. Areas examined qualitatively include the villains' physical attributes, costuming and props, body language, activities, and dialogue, as well as more general queering of the antagonists. This article will be useful if you are interested in … Continue reading Li-Vollmer and LaPointe (2003) Gender transgression and villainy in animated film
Pholi (2022) Changes in politeness strategies with regards to gender differences …
Covers the use of politeness strategies (compliments, apologies, and tag questions) by male and female protagonists and antagonists in nine animated Disney films and four live-action remakes released between 1937 and 2020. Both quantitative and qualitative analysis techniques were used by the researcher. This thesis will be useful if you are interested in how gender … Continue reading Pholi (2022) Changes in politeness strategies with regards to gender differences …
Putnam (2012) Mean ladies
Covers the presentation of male and female Disney villains' gender performances as queer or transgressive. Physical attributes, clothing, and actions the villains are shown performing are considered using qualitative analysis, and the ways in which the villains subvert heteronormative gender expectations are highlighted. This book chapter will be useful if you are interested in how … Continue reading Putnam (2012) Mean ladies