Originally called The Disney Brothers Studio, the
Disney world first began on October 16, 1923. As the company evolved over the
decades it became one of the most renown animation studios around the world.
From its early creations such as Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and Cinderella to
todays Hercules, Mulan, and Tangled, Walt Disney paved the way for childhood
entertainment while capturing a large adult audience along the way.
Disney world first began on October 16, 1923. As the company evolved over the
decades it became one of the most renown animation studios around the world.
From its early creations such as Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and Cinderella to
todays Hercules, Mulan, and Tangled, Walt Disney paved the way for childhood
entertainment while capturing a large adult audience along the way.
These films at first glance are seamlessly appropriate for our children, but just what are they taking away from these films and how are they influencing the children who watch them? Children at a young age often absorb information and mimic the actions of film characters that they like or relate to. Taking a closer look, Disney has copied many gender stereotypes into their productions which will teach children how to fit the constructed gender roles that society has created.