“Deconstructing Disney Princess Films: Princess Character Personality and Traditional Female Identity” is an exploration of Disney princess films, focusing on the personality traits of princess characters and their connection to traditional female identity. The report analyzes a range of Disney princess films, such as Sleeping Beauty, The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, Pocahontas, Mulan, The Princess and the Frog, Tangled, Frozen, and Moana. The primary objective is to examine the portrayal of princesses and assess their impact on perceptions of traditional femininity.
The report delves into characterizations in Part III, scrutinizing whether Disney Princesses perpetuate or challenge societal norms of femininity through their personalities. The focus is on understanding the nuanced relationship between character traits and traditional gender identity stereotypes. In Part IV, the study extends to the profound influence these films have on shaping gender concepts in children and young women. It explores potential lasting impacts on viewers’ perceptions and behaviors as they grow older, contributing to a comprehensive understanding of the social and cultural implications of Disney Princess films on female identity.