I grew up with Disney Movies. The era of Escape to Witch Mountain, Freaky Friday (Jodi Foster version) and The Cat from Outer Space, come to mind first. But, I watched the earlier live action movies just as much- That Darn Cat, The Parent Trap with Haley Mills, and Pollyanna. Strong female characters that helped me see my strength and gumption.
The animated princess tales started long before my time. Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella. Damsels in distress. Then came the 90's films Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Pocahontas. Strong female characters again back in fashion. The most recent Disney or Pixar films focusing less on the damsel in distress and more on the self-reliant, self-confident female roles like Frozen, Brave, and Moana.
I like seeing the strong female roles. I appreciate the portrayal of problem-solvers, inventors and creators of our own destiny. Just a thought going through my mind lately. Reminding me that we need to keep pushing our females students in math and science. To show them how strong they are. To remind them of the amazing feats and innovations the world has and will have because of women.
I'm just saying. Out of the Mouth of a Disney Princess- most quotes you see are all about sunshine and happiness.
"If You Dream A Thing More Than Once, It's Sure To Come True." — Aurora
“Where There Is Kindness, There Is Goodness. And Where There Is Goodness, There Is Magic.” — Cinderella
“Let Your Power Shine.” — Rapunzel
"The only way to get what you want in this world is through hard work." — Tiana
Lesson: The things you want in life aren't going to be handed to you, but hard work does pay off.
"No, I will not stop. For every minute for the rest of my life, I will fight." — Rapunzel
Lesson: Never give up.
"There comes a day when I don't have to be a princess. No rules, no expectations. A day where anything can happen. A day where I can change my fate." — Merida
Lesson: You control your destiny.
I have just been thinking about this lately.
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