Brunette, Libby, Mallory, Claudette, and Wood, Shannon. "Stereotypes and Racism in Children's Movies." 1-4. Web. 12 Feb. 2011. <http://www.nhaeyc.org/newsletters/articles/Racism_in_Childrens_Movies.pdf>.
This article begins by stating that young children are very impressionable at an early age. They develop their own identities early and label others based on what they learn from older generations and media influences. The article continues on to define racism and stereotypes using the Merriam Webster Collegiate Dictionary. The article claims that Disney Corporation has major influence over children’s ideologies. The article states that Disney has had many instances of racism that has been recognized by society in their films. Examples come from movies such as: The Jungle Book, Oliver and Company, Lady and the Tramp, Aladdin, The Lion King, Tarzan, and Pocahontas. These films include stereotypes of African Americans, Native Americans, and Asians. Parents, guardians, and teachers have a responsibility to show an impressionable youth positive images of other nationalities. According to this article, children need guidance to understand and accept different cultures and ethnicities.
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