Disney – Contemporary Racism

Colorblind-A-Rooney

saltnpepper — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 16:57:59 +0000

Growing up, I constantly watched the Disney show Liv and Maddie. I wanted to be a part of the Rooney family so badly. I had the biggest crush on Parker Rooney. He was the youngest yet smartest member of the Rooney family. Parker was an inventor and accepted just about any challenge thrown at him. However, Parker stood out from the rest of his family for traits other than his intelligence. His appearance left the ...

Representation from Disney is a “Threat’ to White People?

Carly — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 14:12:50 +0000

Why is it that white people seem to be so threatened by the idea of representation and equity? White people seem to believe that they are entitled to being represented through the media, even in spaces where Black individuals are requesting more POC (people of color) characters and stories. For example, Disney has recently been under some backlash from audiences about choices for their theme parks and movies. Simply because of people attempting to keep ...

The Unseen Narratives: Deconstructing Why Women of Color Miss the Disney Fairytale Love

Kaylin Foss — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 20:08:15 +0000

In a world where fairy tales often depict the quintessential love story, women of color find themselves facing unique challenges in the realm of dating and relationships. The Disney fairytale, with its conventional representations of love and romance, seldom mirrors the complex realities experienced by women of color. Narratives of these women navigating a dating landscape that is often subtly biased and sometimes overtly discriminatory. Disney princesses have long epitomized the romantic ideal – delicate, ...