Critique #2: Kid Stuff

The ideas encountered in the above texts explain that shows children of young ages are exposed to, are stereotypical and frankly bad influences on the children. Many Disney movies tend to frame generic characters and present them in stereotypical ways. These movies only show heterosexual relationships, where the male is extremely masculine, and follows all these unspoken rules about his appearance. Usually, the men are the hero and the woman is the one swept off her feet, who is thin and pretty. Not to mention almost, if not all are white characters. I agree in believing that these are bad for children to watch and then believe they need to look or behave certain ways. Writers critique Disney by showing their use of stereotypes, they also do say that sometimes Disney is emphasizing the women's power, such as Mulan. She plays a significant female role in a Disney film.The broader messages are children should not grow up thinking these things are the norm, because it makes them become judgmental of others and themselves. TV shows such as Doc Mcstuffins, need to be present and available for all children so they grow up learning and understanding that everyone is different and they should love themselves. Also, these education shows teach young kids important principles
about life and being safe. When I was younger I loved Mulan. Today I see that the movie really hypes up the stereotypical ideals of a mans appearance. In the following clip, the movie sums up what a man should look like and be able to do strength wise.