Examines the ways in which culturally gendered language and broader gender representations have changed over time, particularly with regard to Disney princesses in three individual films. Compares specific linguistic features across thematically linked scenes in the films. Applies this knowledge to implications for L2 pedagogy. This paper would be useful for those interested in the … Continue reading Heritage (2015) Disney princesses and the diachronic change of culturally gendered language
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Itmeizeh and Ma’ayeh (2017) Evolution of gender roles and women’s linguistic features …
Examines the ways in which gendered language use and stereotypical gender roles have changed over time using the animated Disney movies Brave and Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs as case studies. Incorporates detailed linguistic analysis of the features of female characters’ language, using specific extracts from each film in direct comparison against one another. This … Continue reading Itmeizeh and Ma’ayeh (2017) Evolution of gender roles and women’s linguistic features …
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 …