Tinkering That Bell in Children’s Minds

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Tinkering that bell in children’s minds Since the inception of communication, the media has been able to convey any information to those willing to absorb it. Starting with simple publications and spoken words, it has risen to new heights in the last century with radio and television. It has also been at the forefront in shaping pop culture and often influencing public opinion. But, when abused, their influence can seriously harm children in today’s society. Boys and girls have been raised on Disney for many generations now. It isn’t until an older age that one really questions what seeds Disney is planting into our eFigure 1. Philoctetes and Hercules. http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5Quw2ZUj7tQ/ Tea2DHRcZGI/AAAAAAAAAnU/xffpPAeKIMk/s1600/disney_hercules_pic33.jpg Figure 1. Philoctetes and Hercules. http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5Quw2ZUj7tQ/ Tea2DHRcZGI/AAAAAAAAAnU/xffpPAeKIMk/s1600/disney_hercules_pic33.jpg Figure 2. Meg from the film, Hercules. Notice the size of her waist line? She is way too thin. http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MOPsG5QYVz4/SQhp0A6ckGI/AAAAAAAAACA/9fLAYsrskyM/s320/meg4.jpg Figure 2. Meg from the film, Hercules. Notice the size of her waist line? She is way too thin. http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MOPsG5QYVz4/SQhp0A6ckGI/AAAAAAAAACA/9fLAYsrskyM/s320/meg4.jpg asily persuaded children’s minds. Disney is a multi-conglomerate with assets close to 70 billion dollars and with great power, comes great responsibility (Stewart 19). When you think about your favorite Disney movie what usually comes to mind is a beautiful princess you used to look up to and idolize. Or is it that favorite hero of yours the macho prince or heroic knight? For adults, this has little psychological effect because we have already come into our own and are aware of the gender roles perpetuated through society. But for a young child, these

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