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…
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Sheikh (2017) Stereotypical gender representations in Chhota Bheem
Explores stereotypical gender representations in both male and female characters in children’s animation Chhota Bheem. Looks at gender ratios of characters, physical characteristics and language of selected dialogues. Largely qualitative analysis, with a focus on the linguistics of chosen dialogues from the programme and how they reflect hegemonic gender stereotypes through critical discussion. This paper … Continue reading Sheikh (2017) Stereotypical gender representations in Chhota Bheem
Zurru (2010) Breaking the Crystal Shoe
Conducts a multimodal stylistic analysis of the ‘Shrek’ saga’s portrayal of the character of Cinderella. Incorporates some linguistic analyses of multiple extracts across the first three ‘Shrek’ films, focusing specifically on the subversion and ‘exploitation’ of gendered stereotypes created in the original Disney film. This paper would be useful for those interested in a more … Continue reading Zurru (2010) Breaking the Crystal Shoe