‘for those of in the west, imbued by western thinking, the
search for ‘mr’ or ‘miss right’ remains at the core of our subjective life
experience.’ pg 141
This idea is very prevalent in Disney princess films and they re-inforce the idea of searching for 'the one' and then living happily ever after. Never does a film show what happens beyond the wedding.
‘biologistic view that women’s reproductive role and
hormones made them ‘natural’ carers.’ pg 17
This could be interpreted in the way that the Disney princesses are shown. All are very caring and nurturing towards nature and animals. Seen quite alot in Beauty and the Beast when Belle is a ''natural' carer' to her father, supporting him in what he does. Also alot of secondary characters who offer support to the princesses are female character e.g. Belle = female teapot (Mrs Potts) and female wardrobe characters, sleeping beauty = 3 female fairies (Flora, Fauna and Merryweather)
Bradley, H. (2007) Gender.
Cambridge: Polity Press.
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