Study on Self-growth of Female Characters in Disney Animation from the Perspective of Feminism

Xu Jiang

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Study on Self-growth of Female Characters in Disney Animation from the Perspective of Feminism

Xu Jiang

Published in English Language, Literature & Culture (Volume 7, Issue 1)

Received: 18 January 2022 Accepted: 4 February 2022 Published: 19 February 2022

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Disney animated films can be divided into classics, live action with animation, 3D computer animation, claymation animation, movietoons animation and video premiere. No matter what type of animation, Disney animation is famous the all over the world for its imagination, exquisite painting and delicate stories. Disney animated films constantly reflect the changes and development of the times and the development of feminism. This study analyzes the self-growth of female characters in Disney animation from three aspects: patriarchal society, the influence of feminism and modern society, and discusses the changes in the outlook on marriage and life. In a patriarchal society, feminist consciousness was suppressed, and female growth was greatly constrained. After the awakening and development of feminism, women gradually awaken their consciousness, and feminist characters show a new path to growth through their own efforts. In modern society, feminism has further developed, and female characters in Disney animation have lived a more colorful life on the road to self-growth under the influence of feminism. At the same time, this study analyzes the changes for in female characters in Disney animation from the reason of feminism, political economy and consumerism.

Published in	English Language, Literature & Culture (Volume 7, Issue 1)
DOI	10.11648/j.ellc.20220701.13
Page(s)	12-18
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Feminism, Disney Animation, Self-growth, Character

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Xu Jiang

School of Data Science and Computer, Shandong Women’s University, Jinan, China

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