Does Any Girl Need a Princess for Inspiration?
Disney (via Pixar) made a film called Brave. I didn't see it but the trailer made the heroine look feisty and well, pretty normal (for Disney). But no, Disney decided, in putting out the doll, to change that look. Thinner, more skin, even her face looks different. There's been a big outcry. Here's a Tumblr piece from artist Matthew Bogarts that includes the two images, side-by-side. His commentary is very good. Along comes David Trumble , an artist/illustrator, came up with his own list of Disney "princesses" called World of Women including: Princess Jane Goodall "Jungle Princess" Princess Gloria Steinem "Trailblazer Princess" Many of them wear glasses (gasp!) and have gray hair. And, of course, it is satire which makes it work even better. The blog , Pigtail Pals and Ballcap Buddies, dedicated to children having a childhood, had a great thread called "Why Sexing Things Up for Kids is Stupid." Questions you s...