Thursday’s Gender Thoughts: A well interpreted YouTube video created by Sanjay Newton called ‘Sexism, Strength and Dominance: Masculinity in Disney Films.’ What is revealing about this example is how Disney movies appear to be innocuous, but in truth they send subtle messages to our children about how boys and girls behave, what they should seek in one another, and how they should treat members of the opposite sex. Newton focuses this creation on the effects of the messages on masculinity, but also addresses what girls learn about boys. Well done!
What do you think? Does this change your mind about showing Disney movies to your kids? Are Disney movies harmless?