Why do they little girls look up to Disney Princess's?
What do Disney Princess's represent?
2007-02-20 03:17:02 · 43 answers · asked by jessica_elizabeth_brown 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Comics & Animation
Good point. Interesting though - that little boys don't tend to idealise princes... but instead would prefer the characters that help 'save the world': From Batman to Bob the Builder.
Guess this summarises the hard-wiring that, even at a young age, is already there...
A need for a girl to seek security? And a boy to provide it?
2007-02-20 03:24:56 · answer #1 · answered by ? 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I don't think the Disney princesses teach my kid anything about having to be pretty, or having a lot of material items. Unless I'm missing something - none of the Disney movies I own portray the messages you describe. That's more Barbie's job. I'm high in command on the Anti-Bratz bandwagon, and pretty opinionated in what I let my daughter buy/play with in general. But I've never had a problem with the Disney princesses. That's a new one for me.
2016-05-23 22:40:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Disney Princesses are all Mary Sues - or the beautiful ideal woman.
Think of it:
Sleeping Beauty - besides the fact that she's wearing a pink dress, her dashing prince comes for her and life is grand.
Cinderella - rags to riches
Snow White - she works hard, even though the odds were against her and she still got her man. And she's cute.
Belle - pretty AND smart AND steadfast. She's determined to make her life with the Beast the best that she can.
Jasmine - well, she's just pretty
Mulan - the tough girl, who is also pretty, but she takes her father's place in battle.
Pocahontas - well, maybe they don't like her as much, but she's another strong woman and she's naturally beautiful
Ariel - a dreamer who gets what her heart desires in the end.
Wonder why they don't like Esmeralda, the gypsy from "Hunchback"...
And little girls idolising the Disney princesses is better than them idolising Paris, Britney, Nicole, or Lindsay, unfortunately.
2007-02-20 15:08:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋
Its not just little girls I know many a 30 plus year old who will happily stand looking very daft in the middle of a disney store while they take in all the pretty princess things and other disney items.
Its a typical well thought out concept as in all Disney marketing. But hey why knock it Disney provides children with the feel good factor and a happy ending why not dream for awhile.
2007-02-20 10:15:54 · answer #4 · answered by BigMomma2 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The Disney Princess's dream is a well marketed them that has been around for generations of trial and error. The marketing targets children. Parents buy what they think that their "little princess" want and desire, for they too are mesmerized by the dream. What does that tell you about the gullibility of the general public? Advertising has subliminal hooked in to the "keep up with the Jones" traditions, and adults can not say "no". When this theme starts to lose it's momentum, there will be another one.
2007-02-20 03:30:12 · answer #5 · answered by whitehairblueeyes 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I always remember wanting to be a princess when i was a little girl. Isn't that what all little girls want to be? dressed beautifully and admired by all.
The Disney princesses appeal because of the films they are in such as Cinderella, sleeping beauty, beauty and the beast, snow white etc and many that have been to Disneyland will know that it is simply magical.
2007-02-20 20:14:46 · answer #6 · answered by laplandfan 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not all girls idolise Disney Princesses. What I think scares me is those Bratz dolls. they are ao out or proportion. I dont think its the Disney thing that children idolise its the stories they are in. Every little girl wants to meet a prince and have an adventure. Little boys idolise action man and stuff like that.
2007-02-20 18:51:56 · answer #7 · answered by sian_coxon 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Disney princesses represent the idea that even if we seem to be normal (just like Harry Potter) we may someday get the chance to have something amazing happen...such as a wonderful prince or even bring honor to our family.
As a child I was so infatuated with them because their stories balanced all of the things that didn't make sense in our world. In the real world sometimes good things don't happen to good people and bad people don't always get destroyed or imprisoned. But in Disney cartoons even though the princess may have gone through a lifetime of slavery she was bound to have something wonderful in the end...
Just my 2 cents:)
2007-02-20 03:23:32 · answer #8 · answered by bsu07j2911 2 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Because they are strong and brave, facing their daily trials of evil stepsisters and stepmothers, yet always bag the man and a happy life in the end! They are also always gorgeous looking no matter the situation or the rags they are forced to wear! None of the Disney stories represent true life, maybe thats why they are so popular - cos in the end it always works out just right.
I always wanted to be the Little Mermaid, marrying my very own Prince Eric and I'm very non-girlie!
2007-02-20 06:40:26 · answer #9 · answered by keeley 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hi Jessica,
It is beyond me, as an ancient. (well 51) uncle to my young neice, about six, who gave me a pink Disney pony thing to brush its' hair until she next visits.
Oh, and the princess thing. I am lost with it all.
Scalectrix & kites & bikes I understand, but little plastic long -haired dolls are out of my mental grasp.
As for idealiastion, if there is such a word, I suppose that all folks aspire to something. And fair enough.
I will throw "pink princess" on a mini-parachute out of the helicopter next week, on practice, & with permission,
She should be in a big feild in Bedfordshire - to be located, non the worse for her episode.
That will wake up the Disney Empire - I might send a video thing.
Happy Disneys,
Bob.
2007-02-20 07:00:05 · answer #10 · answered by Bob the Boat 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋