Gender is another term that is widely used and discussed by laypeople and scholars alike. This post will give a brief overview of the concept, and some definitions and examples, which should be a useful starting point for research in this area. In common usage, gender and sex are sometimes used interchangeably. But neither of these terms … Continue reading The basics: What is “gender”?
Tag: Beauty and the Beast
Al-Yasin and Rabab’ah (2021) Female Disney characters’ linguistic features in the 1990’s
Investigates female characters’ linguistic features in three animated Disney princess films from the 1990’s. Includes a quantitative analyses of the linguistic features of the princess’ speech whilst also providing qualitative analyses to consider these features in context through excerpts from the scripts. This study would be useful for those who are interested in stereotypical feminine … Continue reading Al-Yasin and Rabab’ah (2021) Female Disney characters’ linguistic features in the 1990’s
Han (2020) Gender representation in Beauty and the Beast
Examines how gendered language has changed between Beauty and the Beast’s original animated version in 1991 and its 2017 live-action remake. Considers both male and female language. Looks at both pragmatics (primarily politeness/impoliteness) and linguistic analysis, focusing on verb processes and evaluative adjectives. The study takes both a qualitative and quantitative approach to language analysis, … Continue reading Han (2020) Gender representation in Beauty and the Beast
Hedenmalm (2012) Language and gender in Disney
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
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
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?
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
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 …