Society’s idea of physical beauty has changed drastically in
recent years. 10-20 years ago, being classically beautiful meant being as thin
as possible, having perfect skin, and a symmetrical face. In the past few
years, however, those ideas have changed. Although we may think these changes
are an improvement, they may just create new unattainable goals for women’s
bodies.
As Tina Fey points out in her statement, we have
successfully moved past the stick thin image of a woman, but have now moved on
to other very specific physical attributes that define beauty.
So maybe Disney isn’t the problem at all. Whether or not
they portray women as weak and unintelligent (Snow White, Sleeping Beauty), or
as strong and smart (Mulan, Brave), the majority of consumers will watch them.
Even as Disney moved the focus from true love (The Little Mermaid, Beauty and
the Beast, Cinderella, etc.) to family love (Frozen, Brave), the films have
remained just as popular as always.
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