How Disney Princesses Influence Girls Around The World
A researcher wanted to see how girls of different nationalities perceived the idea of a princess.
by Susie Neilson
May 24, 2019
3 minutes
Many academics and parents have said that Disney princesses are "bad for girls" because they are defined by their appearance – and they often must be rescued by men rather than act on their own (see: Sleeping Beauty and Snow White).
Sociologist Charu Uppal in Sweden has another concern – the fact that many classic Disney princesses are white and Western.
Uppal has been studying the effects of Disney princesses on girls internationally since 2009., and its films and merchandise pervade even more, she wanted to see how girls of different nationalities perceived the idea of a princess.
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