Critical Report – Research Method 

This report focuses on Disney princess films as case studies, including Sleeping Beauty (1959), The Little Mermaid (1989), Beauty and the Beast (1991), Aladdin (1992), Pocahontas (1995), Mulan (1998), The Princess and the Frog (2009), Tangled (2010), Frozen (2013), and Moana (2016), supplemented by relevant literature studies. Emphasizing the link between Disney Princess characterizations and female identity stereotypes, our goal is to deeply examine their impact on perceptions of female identity. Part III explores princess characterizations, analyzing whether they reinforce or challenge traditional notions of femininity. In Part IV, we investigate the profound influence of Disney Princess films on shaping gender concepts in children and young women, examining potential lasting impacts on perceptions and behaviors. Our research aims to comprehensively understand the role of Disney Princess films in shaping female identity perceptions and provide insights into their social and cultural implications.

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