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The Psychological Impact of the Changing Images of Female Characters in Disney Animated Films on Teenagers

Jiayi LiuKent School, Epworth Circle, Niagara Falls, Toronto, Canada*

* Corresponding author: [email protected]

Abstract

The animation film is an art form that reflects human social life and meets the needs of spiritual life. As a forerunner of popular culture, Disney animated films record many social changes. This article discusses the presentation and impacts of female characters in Disney animated film on young people. The evolution of its classic animation themes and female princess images reflects the change in women's status and the development of the feminist movement. The continuous enrichment of the female image in the identity, appearance and personality of Disney animated films reflects its diversified development and the establishment and promotion of female status in personal growth, marriage and love. Social learning theory considers how both environmental and cognitive factors interact to influence human learning and behavior. Through the social learning process, young people accept the values expressed in Disney animated films.

Keywords: Gender Culture; Disney Animated Film; Youth Culture; Feminist Movement
Published: May 17, 2023
DOI: 10.54254/2753-7064/4/20220999
Volume: CHR Vol.4
pp. 652-656
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