A qualitative comparative content analysis of gender roles in both Frozen I and II. The study of the two films in a broad content analysis of gender through 4 codes of emotion, traditional gender traits, role within the film, and the aesthetic perception of the characters. Language is used to pluck out the occurrences of … Continue reading Scheffer-Wentz (2020) Let it Go: A Critical Comparative Analysis of the Modern-Day Female Protagonist Based on Disney’s Frozen and Frozen II
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Shehatta (2020) Breaking stereotypes
Covers the presentation of the protagonist, Princess Merida, in the Disney/Pixar film Brave. A multimodal approach was taken by the researcher, using both visual and linguistic analysis (looking at politeness strategies and face-threatening acts in particular). This article will be useful if you are interested in how femininity relates to politeness in animated films, particularly … Continue reading Shehatta (2020) Breaking stereotypes
Stecher (2023) Animating Gender: A Medium Drawn to Transness
Applies transgender theory to animation as a medium. Focuses mostly on character design, and the gendering of non-human characters but also contains a chapter on the impact of voice on gender representation which may be useful for those interested voice tone, pitch etc. in animated characters. Stecher, D. (2023). Animating Gender: A Medium Drawn to … Continue reading Stecher (2023) Animating Gender: A Medium Drawn to Transness
Taşkin, H ve Inanç. (2023) Reflections of the Female Identity Constructions in Animation Movies: An Analysis on Disney and Hayao Miyazaki Movies
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, … Continue reading Taşkin, H ve Inanç. (2023) Reflections of the Female Identity Constructions in Animation Movies: An Analysis on Disney and Hayao Miyazaki Movies
Wiersma (2000) The gendered world of Disney
Examines the presentation of stereotypical gender-roles in sixteen animated Disney films. Traits observed included physical appearance, employment, societal/familial power and character traits. Mostly qualitative analysis, including discussions about relevant scenes/characters that fit particular point of analysis. No detailed linguistic analysis but would be useful for a general overview on how a large sample of Disney’s … Continue reading Wiersma (2000) The gendered world of Disney
Wilson (2012) Non-standard English in children’s movies
Explores the difference between male and female targeted children’s animated films and their use of non-standard English features in language. Mostly quantitative data presented in charts and figures, however there is also linguistic examples from the films incorporated into the analysis. Useful for those interested in a data-based study into the differences between non-standard English … Continue reading Wilson (2012) Non-standard English in children’s movies