Disney movies portray the princess as a feeble victim, whereas their male counterparts are more intelligent and worthwhile. Disney has kept up a constant theme of women relying on men to achieve their happy endings. From an early age, Disney movies have always been a part of childhood. These stereotypes are embedded into the younger generation who grow up to be a crucial part of the society. Females are expected to be fragile, mannered homemakers just like a Disney princess, while the men are expected to be strong, bold, and governing, willing to rescue a damsel in distress any given time, like a true knight on a white horse. Disney portrays females as dependent creatures, unknowingly giving birth to an array of expectations regarding one’s gender, more commonly known as gender stereotype in society.

As I watched 16-year old ‘Snow White’ helplessly waiting for her ‘Prince Charming’ to dive in for a swoon-worthy rescue scene, Disney’s gender norms and double standard with males and females were evident before my own eyes.

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