The Disney Princesses In Their Own Shining Armor: A Postmodern Characterization Of Women In Selected Disney Animated Films

The study is entitled The Disney Princesses in Their Own Shining Armor: A Postmodern Characterization of Women in Selected Disney Animated Films. It focuses on the postmodernist characterization of women in terms of physical appearance and character traits. Results of the study reveal that the physical appearance of the characters in the animated films differ from the classic societal standards and are characterized with courage, strength, affection, discipline, resourcefulness, responsibility, compassion, athleticism, assertiveness, wisdom, heroism, clumsiness, awkwardness, stubbornness, rebelliousness, and kindness. It is proven that postmodernist characterization of women is revealed in the three Walt Disney animated films: Mulan, Brave, and Moana. It is recommended that women be not constrained by the restrictions of society and that they cultivate a strong sense of freedom individuality, and uniqueness. Respect for women and their ability to do things independently to survive or succeed be taught and cultivated among the young.