This researcher found that Disney Princesses give kids more progressive views on gender

Lots of kids can tell you who their favorite Disney princess is — be it Belle or Elsa or Tiana, or someone else. But there has long been a concern among parents that letting their kids watch what are often referred to as "princess movies" could lead to continuing gender stereotypes — especially the "damsel in distress" narrative.

This researcher found that Disney Princesses give kids more progressive views on gender

Disney princesses do not damage young girls' self-esteem, study says

BYU research on Disney princesses

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Disney Princesses Not All That Bad For Your Kids, Study Suggests

New Research Finds Disney Princesses Can Be Good for a Child's Self-Image

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PDF) Language, gender, and patriarchy in Mulan: a diachronic analysis of a Disney Princess movie

Can Disney Princess culture actually be positive for kids? A new study says yes.

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Children who engage the most with princess culture report more egalitarian attitudes about gender roles, lower adherence to hyper-masculine norms, and better body esteem five years later. : r/science