Focuses on how two Disney princess films use language to perpetuate sexist tropes against both men and women. Considers percentage of dialogue spoken by each gender and frequency of certain language features such as commands and interruptions. Data is mostly quantitative with no detailed linguistic analysis of sample extracts. This paper would be useful for … Continue reading Begum (2022) He said, she said
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Benabdellah (2018) Impoliteness strategies and gender differences among Disney modern protagonists
Explores how male and female Disney characters in Frozen and Moana use language (specifically impoliteness strategies) to produce and maintain gendered power relations as well as transgress normative social manners. Data is primarily quantitative with limited detailed linguistic analysis qualitatively. This paper would be useful for those interested in comparing male and female characters’ use … Continue reading Benabdellah (2018) Impoliteness strategies and gender differences among Disney modern protagonists
Benabdellah and Benstaali (2025) Oh Silly Daddy Pig! A Positioning Analysis…
Uses Bamberg's (1997) narrative positioning framework to explore portrayals of post-feminist masculinity in Peppa Pig's Daddy Pig character. Argues that hegemonic masculinity is becoming less popular in children's media in favour of 'softer' masculinities and stronger female characters. However, the analysis is purely qualitative and does not offer any quantitative insights. Useful for those interested … Continue reading Benabdellah and Benstaali (2025) Oh Silly Daddy Pig! A Positioning Analysis…
Chen & Liu (2023) A Study on Chinese Audience’s Receptive Behavior towards Chinese and Western Cultural Hybridity Films Based on Grounded Theory – Taking Disney’s Animated Film Turning Red as an Example
Analyses Chinese reactions to the Disney film “Turning Red” (2022) as a hybrid of Chinese and Western culture and values on screen. Explores the depictions of mother-daughter relationships, female friendships and support and the influence of Chinese culture and society on these, whilst discussing the resonance of these themes with Chinese viewers. Also describes the … Continue reading Chen & Liu (2023) A Study on Chinese Audience’s Receptive Behavior towards Chinese and Western Cultural Hybridity Films Based on Grounded Theory – Taking Disney’s Animated Film Turning Red as an Example
Dahlberg-Dodd (2020) Voices of the hero
Examines the presentation of hegemonic masculinity in anime aimed at adolescent boys and its change over time. The study looks at the use of pronouns and the phonetic performance of protagonists and how these respectively relate to gender performance. This paper would be useful for those interested in the relationship between linguistic content and phonetic … Continue reading Dahlberg-Dodd (2020) Voices of the hero
Davis (2005) The ‘dark prince’ and dream women
Covers the attitudes of Walt Disney toward several minority groups (especially women), as well as his personality, beliefs, and practices when running his studio. This article will be useful if you are interested in gaining a fuller understanding of Walt Disney as a person and how this might relate to the output of his studio. … Continue reading Davis (2005) The ‘dark prince’ and dream women
Eissa et al. (2025) Investigating the construction of gender stereotypes in the animated movie Mulan…
Combines feminist stylistics and conversation analysis to investigate gender stereotypes in Mulan (1998). Argues that Disney represents Chinese society as patriarchal and stereotypical in its attitudes to women, with female characters used to reinforce sexist ideals. Offers an overview of feminist linguistics, including analysis at the levels of word, phrase/sentence, and discourse. Mostly qualitative analysis, … Continue reading Eissa et al. (2025) Investigating the construction of gender stereotypes in the animated movie Mulan…
Garibashvili and Lazviashvili (2021) Verbal and nonverbal discourse of male characters in animated movies
Analyses discourse (verbal and nonverbal) of male mice characters in two films: American – “The Great Mouse Detective” (1986) and Georgian – “Tsuna and Tsrutsuna” (1955). Looks at nonverbal displays of masculinity through character design as well as textual analysis of the character’s speech and how they portray masculine personality traits, both positive and negative. … Continue reading Garibashvili and Lazviashvili (2021) Verbal and nonverbal discourse of male characters in animated movies