As we discussed in class, princess culture has been notorious for promoting the wrong reasons for being a woman in power; young girls are bombarded by films, books, toys, and clothes which are enabled by friends and family who encourage them to see themselves as high royalty. As a child, I never had this problem.
Growing up as a first generation American citizen, I was not involved in the princess pandemonium, however, it didn't hide the fact that I was still infatuated with the Disney Princesses and knew I wanted to at least look like them someday when I was older. I loved the Disney films, sang along to them, and read the stories constantly yet, at the same time, I was wearing baggy clothes, playing basketball, getting scratched up, and was very interested in space & science.
I guess, at the time, gender roles never really phased me especially when watching Xena: Warrior Princess on TV and all I was thinking, man, I want to be as cool and kick-butt like her. With Xena and Gabrielle working together side-by-side, I knew I wanted to be full of empowerment to do whatever I wanted to do.
In my opinion, as far as princess culture goes, I feel as if these attitudes and beliefs transfer solely from the parents and what they introduce to their children, especially what they see on television or in films. I actually do love the new direction Disney has decided to take in revamping the Disney Princess brand and I honestly can't wait to see more.
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