Damsels in Development: Representation, Transition and the Disney Princess

We all grew up watching the various Disney Princesses go through exciting trials and tribulations on their journeys to happily ever after, and children around the world continue to adore these iconic characters. But what do they say about women and gender roles? Sam Higgs looks at how the ideal Disney woman has changed – and stayed the same – over the span of more than eight decades.

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