Over the last couple of lesson, we have been watching the film, Sleeping Beauty. We have picked up on a number of stereotypes in the film, especially, with the female characters and have discussed them in class. Here are some of the stereotypes used in the different characters of the film:
Princess Aurora is a character who is tall, skinny and blonde with an impossible waistline, which fits the stereotype that all women are to be of a particular look to be considered beautiful. She was also seen cleaning the house in the beginning of the film which ties in with the stereotype that women are to not go to work but rather stay home and clean/cook and that women are uneducated. The stereotype that women are weaker than men and are dependant upon men is also emphasised in Sleeping Beauty as she is saved by the man, and she is seen as overly emotional as she is seen crying multiple times, and the way that she cries is not realistic at all as she is still beautiful while crying. Another stereotype addressed in this film is the fact that women all aspire to marriage, etc. and this is shown as she falls in love with the prince the first time they meet.
Multiple stereotypes can also be seen in the character of Prince Phillip. Firstly, the idea that all men are to be strong is shown by the fact that he is well-built. Also, in the scene where him and Princess Aurora first meet, male dominance is shown as she was unsure of talking to him as he was a stranger, however, he convinced her to keep dancing and singing with him. This suggests that the men are to make all of the decisions and the women are to just keep quiet and agree.
The three fairies also display a number of female stereotypes. Firstly, the idea that women are weak, dependent on men and that they can't do things for themselves is shown by the fact that they are unable to do things without the help of magic. The idea that women are meant to house keep is also shown as their job is to look after Aurora and to look after the house, etc.
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