To conduct this study, a total of 10 Disney movies dating from 1950 to 2017 were observed. All movies were required to have a female lead character, such as a Disney princess, to ensure that female characters were prevalent in the storyline. The Disney movies with a lead female character were compiled by determining what was accessible and then chosen for observation at random. The movies were then divided between three researchers using an online random generator. From the chosen movies, two Disney movie categories were formed, Old and New, and five movies in each category were observed. Old movies were dated between 1950 and 1998. New movies were defined as productions that came out in 2009 to 2017. In observing these movies, a total of …show more content…
The first behavior observed and recorded was “giving an order” which refers to a character using either verbal, written, or physical communication to tell another character to do perform an action or respond to their demands. Examples include telling another character to go away and motioning of the hand or arm to signal that another character should follow them, such as pointing in a specific direction. The second behavior observed was “obeying an order”. Obeying an order was defined as a character performing an action or responding to another character’s verbal, written, or physical demands. Examples of obeying an order include going where they are told and following the directional commands of another character. These operational definitions were based on behaviors that may help indicate what characters are more likely to present leadership characteristics and those who present follower …show more content…
Per each movie, males displayed a mean number of 24 orders given in old Disney movies and 34 in new Disney movies (Table 3). Using an independent t-test with a 95 percent confidence interval, it was determined that there were no statistically significant differences in the amount of orders a male gave between new and old disney movies, t=1.13, p=0.13. Females The mean numbers of observed orders given per female character were 7 in old movies and 8 in new movies (Table 2). Per each movie, females displayed a mean number of 24 orders given in old Disney movies and 34 in new Disney movies (Table 3). Using an independent t-test with a 95 percent confidence interval, it was determined that there were no statistically significant differences in the amount of orders a female gave between new and old Disney movies, t= -0.31, p=0.76. Obeying Orders Males The mean numbers of observed orders obeyed per male character were 1 in old movies and 1 in new movies (Table 2). Per each movie, males displayed a mean number of 8 orders obeyed in old Disney movies and 7 in new Disney movies (Table 3). Using an independent t-test with a 95 percent confidence interval, it was determined that there were no statistically significant differences in the amount of orders a male obeyed between new and old Disney movies, t= -0.31,
A noticeable difference in the way movies have changed over the years is evident when comparing and contrasting two films of different eras which belong to the same genre and contain the same subject matter. Two vampire movies, Dracula and Bram Stoker's Dracula, present an interesting example of this type of study.
Motion Pictures have always had a strong influence in today’s culture, but maybe none as prevalent as Star Wars. Originating with Episode 4 A New Hope, the series boomed from 1977 to 2005 with yet another addition coming in 2015. The strongest of the series was the original trilogy episodes 4, 5, and 6, all generally released in the 1980s. As one of the strongest film francaises still today, it’s impact within the 1980s was only the tip of the iceberg. Children and adults alike still anticipate the new edition of this seemingly endless journey. If any singular film series still holds prevalence in its future decades it is Star Wars: Original Trilogy.
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As children, people watch all sorts of animated cartoons and entertaining TV shows. Children look for a good laugh and parents look for something partially educational. Of course, as young children, they do not pay attention to the true meaning behind the story or even look at the way the different characters are portrayed. Even more obvious, children do not pay any sort of attention to the differences between the male and female characters or the differences in the ways the genders are portrayed. But, as children grow older they learn to analyze simple things such as movies and TV shows more closely. When people do analyze more closely, they often find a different way to look at the same TV show or film. A good example of a movie that includes many details which are often overlooked, but can later be analyzed to uncover a hidden meaning, is the film Finding Nemo.
Movies have entertained crowds since the Lumière brothers first introduced their early version of “cinématographe” to the public in Paris, France at the Grand Café on the Boulevard de Capuchines in1895 (Walter). It was the Lumières’ early developments in cinematography that led to modern day feature films. While the technology and special effects may have changed through the years, the one constant in film remains the theme of protagonist versus antagonist; or good versus evil. Ever since Disney released its first animated picture, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs in 1937, Disney has made an art of perfecting the antagonist role in animated movies. Through the years Disney has demonstrated its agenda to serve as a moral compass to a young audience by introducing antagonist characters compelled by greed, jealousy and power.
In today’s modern age, young children are being raised by their TV screen. Reining from the original tales of Perrault and the Grim Brothers, the Disney princess line has been a staple on the screens since the 1930s (Do Rozario 1). However, these princesses have gone through dramatic changes to remain relevant to todays youth. The effects that can be influenced by the roles expressed in these types of films send mixed messages to the audience, causing them to ask themselves whether or not they should believe what the princess is expressing on the screen.
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of influence in both the characters and gender roles of people in our society. The films have brought about the shaping of morals, behaviors and characters of not only children, but also adults in todays society, through engaging them in a constant series of unthinking consumption. In addition, most of the films in Disney bring out many different gender roles and people who grew up watching them have been influenced greatly by the content in the films (Blum 13). This paper will involve the various roles played by the characters in the films and how their roles have influenced the society at large.
I chose to analyze Despicable Me, an animated film geared towards a younger audience, because I was interested in examining underlying theories and messages that this film would be relaying to its viewers. Often times, when watching animated films, children are not aware of these messages, as they are absorbed by the characters, special effects, and humor. But as we have learned throughout this semester, our brains are subconsciously primed by the various surroundings we are exposed to. Since we also studied the impacts of entertainment, such as television and video games, on children, I wanted to see how a popular children’s film might also affect them.
It can be said that from the 1980s until now, there is been a great change in the manner in which films are processed by the film audience. What used to be a simple one-format escapism has now developed into whole worlds that audiences can delve into, with many different avenues to pursue. One of the most iconic films to have done this is the Harry Potter franchise. Spanning a generation, the franchise has settled into the hearts of the viewers and become a part of their history, rather than just a distanced picture on a screen. Through a development of new technologies and alternative advertising methods, such films have ingrained themselves into the viewing public’s heart and caused a connection that was, before, absent.
Why does Disney target children in particular? The answer is that children easily adapt to the characters and recollect the information they gained from Disney movies, but the most influential type of media created by Walt Disney is the Disney princess line. The original to modern day princesses and their prominent roles in the movies created the Disney princess line. The Disney princess line is so influential to girls that it also has products such as toys, clothes, and collectable items. The main reason it targets mainly girls is because the characters either portray an inspiring role or a discouraging role in the movies. The research is designed to examine the original princesses (Snow White and Cinderella) and the modern princesses (Aerial, Mulan, and Tiana) more closely. Although there are more than five princesses, these selected ones are going to impact girls more because of the time period they were introduced. The outcome of the research will help the parents choose which Disney movie is going to set the best example for their daughters. The five important Disney princesses are going to be analyzed based on their behavior, characteristics, and even their roles in the movies, and it will help explain how the princesses have both a positive and negative impact on girls.
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The things we watch and children have a large impact on our adult lives. Whether we realize it or not. And the one constant genre that children have had access to for almost 100 years is Disney. In this paper the affects of the Disney Movies, Snow White, Cinderella, Pocahontas and Tangled, on young girls will be shown. As well as the subtle messages that as children and even sometimes as adults the watchers do not see. As well as how these subtle messages shaped the young girls of that particular decades ideas about life love and people.
Disney has been an inspiration to kids since October 16, 1923. With the start of Mickey Mouse cartoons, Disney has created an empire of imagination. Ever since Snow White, Disney’s first princess in 1937, came on the screen, young females have been amazed by the vision of the “Disney Princess”. As the years went by, dozens of princesses have hit movie screens and Disney has made billions off of the profits from these individuals. In reality, Disney has influenced the immature views of what to expect of beauty from a woman.
Many sibling often quarrel over the most miniscule things . Frequently, these debates focus on the common issue of ‘what to watch next’. A common solution for children in the ‘90’s would be Mulan. A classical medium for all ages including both action and hints of romance, an overall disney crowd pleaser. However, the most radical piece of Mulan would not be the plot, but the strong female lead that is rare in Disney tales.