Sunday, September 22, 2013

The lyrics of the song "When Will My Life Begin" sung by Rapunzel give a viviid image of house hold chores, working out, recreational hobbies and baking. This gives the younger viewers the idea that to be just like the beautiful bubbly Rapunzel they must do chores, workout, have a long list of hobbies (like barbie) and also bake. This idea of the perfect innocent girl who lives for adventure is highly relatable for all younger viewers as children have a highly creative imagination and strong will for adventure. SO by creating a character relatable draws the audience in, leaving the viewers with the impression of what the perfect women is like. As this film is targeted at younger girls it gives them opportunities to grow in a way with similar hobbies and ideas influenced by Rapunzel.
Rapunzel is a fictional role model yet some of the things she portrays and sings in this song give a unjust look on feminism. Who says that all women clean in the morning? That everyday women have time to read three books in a day, bake twice then followed by 15 hobbies. Not every women is a house wife, and most housewives wouldnt even have time to complete the long list Rapunzel does.
Though saying that, it is great of Disney to have created a long list of hobbies which Rapunzel enjoys. This gives young girls more ideas of things to do. Yet it is done in a manipulative manner. As if one girl enjoys chess and realises Rapunzel does then BAM theres another connection. By creating a variety of hobbies Rapunzel enjoys Disney has given their audience more to relate to! If more girls relate to the film then they will become more interested and take in everything they see.
This is where the idea of unjust feminism comes from. Many of the other things seen in Rapunzel are very unreal, like her hair. Who says that all beautiful women must have long hair? Rapunzel sure does. And yet she keeps it constantly shiny and perfect. The unjust ideas seen throughout the film are acted out in society by these younger viewers as they grow. This is how the absorption of Disney Princesses becomes a part of society.

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