The Problem With Disney
Disney films have had a significant impact in most of our lives. Whether it was “Pinnochio” or “Cinderella”, many of these Disney classics were shown to us during our childhood years. At such a young age, the majority of kids who watch these films will remember specific images that catch their attention; these images will be ingrained into their minds and help impact the way the kids view the world. For instance, while I was in elementary school, I would never lie because I thought that if I did, my nose would grow just like how Pinocchio 's nose did when he lied. Something as small as an animation movie can play an immense role in shaping one’s outlook. In Philip Cohen’s article “The Trouble With Disney’s Teeny, Tiny Princesses”, he focuses on Disney’s depiction of men and women. He examines the differences in size and the magnification of the size between the genders and the effects it has on the younger generation of kids. Through the clear use of purpose, organization, and logic, Cohen clearly states his position that Disney should stop creating movies with misrepresentation between men and women.
Philip Cohen’s main …show more content…
Cohen organizes his essay in three main components, the introduction, the evidence, and the effect of change. In the introduction, Cohen develops his article by stating what he sees as the main issue. For example, Cohen knows that Disney is trying to cater to parents’ needs nowadays to have more meaningful movies (Cohen). He then goes on to his point that in order for Disney to accomplish this goal, they need to fix the misrepresentation between the figures of men and women (Cohen). Cohen believes that if Disney were to fix the disproportionment of the character’s bodies and not portray man’s dominance over a woman, Disney movies would be more meaningful, thus catering to Disney’s target
Disney films have had a significant impact in most of our lives. Whether it was “Pinnochio” or “Cinderella”, many of these Disney classics were shown to us during our childhood years. At such a young age, the majority of kids who watch these films will remember specific images that catch their attention; these images will be ingrained into their minds and help impact the way the kids view the world. For instance, while I was in elementary school, I would never lie because I thought that if I did, my nose would grow just like how Pinocchio 's nose did when he lied. Something as small as an animation movie can play an immense role in shaping one’s outlook. In Philip Cohen’s article “The Trouble With Disney’s Teeny, Tiny Princesses”, he focuses on Disney’s depiction of men and women. He examines the differences in size and the magnification of the size between the genders and the effects it has on the younger generation of kids. Through the clear use of purpose, organization, and logic, Cohen clearly states his position that Disney should stop creating movies with misrepresentation between men and women.
Philip Cohen’s main …show more content…
Cohen organizes his essay in three main components, the introduction, the evidence, and the effect of change. In the introduction, Cohen develops his article by stating what he sees as the main issue. For example, Cohen knows that Disney is trying to cater to parents’ needs nowadays to have more meaningful movies (Cohen). He then goes on to his point that in order for Disney to accomplish this goal, they need to fix the misrepresentation between the figures of men and women (Cohen). Cohen believes that if Disney were to fix the disproportionment of the character’s bodies and not portray man’s dominance over a woman, Disney movies would be more meaningful, thus catering to Disney’s target