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

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

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