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The Portrayal of Women in Selected Walt Disney Animated Movies
(Université Mouloud Mammeri Tizi Ouzou, 2024) Laouari Lisa; Abderrahmani Cylia
This dissertation examines the portrayal of women in four Disney animated films, from 1937 to 2020 ; Snow White (1937), Cinderella (1950), Pocahontas (1995), and Mulan (2020). The aim of this research is to analyze how women were depicted in these movies and how they challenged traditional gender roles over time. The study relies on Simone de Beauvoir's The Second Sex (1949) and bell hooks' Feminism is for Everybody (2000). Disney’s depiction of women has evolved from traditional passive roles to more empowered independent characters, reflecting broader societal changes and feminists movements. In the early movies women were often depicted as dependent, relying on male validation and conforming to societal beauty standards. In contrast, more recent heroines like Mulan are empowered figures who actively shape their own destinies, showcasing qualities such as bravery, independence, and resilience.