And this:
Does anyone see the problem here? Everything is cherry picked, and much of it fabricated. The practice of disparaging comments on the content of Disney's media, for many reasons, is more prevalent than ever. Even, unfortunately, with the upcoming return of their 2D line of films, with people already complaining about the characters.
This also seems to point to the alarming problem of parents expecting those that provide their children with entertainment to flawlessly deliver unto their offspring clean, perfect, prepackaged role models with no thought or analysis involved-- thus absolving them of the job themselves.
It's just as easy for me to turn it around and do the opposite with both of these images. Observe:
Snow White: Showed inner strength and determination despite basically being the slave of an evil queen. Domestic goddess. (last comment slightly tongue-in-cheek)
Briar Rose: Refused to marry for political reasons, and only married the Prince when it was revealed he was the one she had fallen in love with all along.
Jasmine: Taught Aladdin that a women isn't a prize to be competed for. Ran away to avoid being forced into a political marriage. Cunningly tricked a powerful sorcerer while she was his prisoner (note, creator of criticizing image: Aladdin never would have been able to save them all if not for her distraction). Has tiger for a pet.
Ariel: Foiled the plot of a wicked witch, preventing her from marrying the unaware Prince Eric, despite being powerless and mute. Engaged in a tremendous act of bravery by saving Eric from the sinking, flaming ship.
Belle: Acted selflessly multiple times to save her ailing father. Put up with Gaston without slugging him. Enjoys reading.
Cinderella: Marries a prince despite her squalid life of peasantry in an abusive family.
And what do Disney's Princes really teach about attracting women?
Prince Eric: Just because she has a pretty voice and a pretty face doesn't mean she's the one. The girl for you is the one that will save your life. There's plenty of fish in the sea. (Okay, that one was a bad joke)
The Prince (Snow White): Don't come on too strong. From cut scene: She might be reasonably attractive and a rich queen. That doesn't mean you should tie the knot.
Aladdin: Being rich and famous won't cut it with a strong, intelligent woman. You need to be yourself and respect her.
The Prince (Cinderella): She might look to be a lowly, socially-awkward serving girl. But she might also be the girl of your dreams.
Prince Adam, contrast with Gaston: Being kind, gentle and nurturing may not seem masculine, but you won't get a girl that isn't an illiterate ditz until you embrace your gentler side. Firearms and dead animals are not a good decorating choice.
Now, does anyone see the issue with mine? The same issue with the first ones! It's cherry picked! It's distilling a complex character down to a sentence or two when, like all good fictional characters, these personas are a blend of strengths and flaws. Teaching our children that everyone has flaws and strengths that help surpass them is part of teaching them what life, and people, are really like.
