Gillam, Ken, and Shannon Wooden. "Post-Princess Models of Gender: The New Man in Disney/Pixar." Journal of Popular Film and Television 36.1 (2008): 2-8. Academic Search Premier. Web. 8 Mar. 11.
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The article begins by stating that Disney’s Pixar films have featured macho stereotypes in many of their previous movies. The alpha-male persona has become a prominent occurrence throughout Disney’s history of films. Three major pictures discussed in this article are Cars, Toy Story, and The Incredibles. Male Disney leads undergo a change as they progress throughout the film. According to this article, all the male characters strive to achieve the ultimate male persona and at the end achieve a new understanding as a man. It continues by stating that Disney manipulates the male image to encompass new outlooks on the male identity. The article proceeds by saying that many of Disney main male characters undergo changes that allow them to accept a more understanding and kinder outlook that proceeds the transformation to the “new male” model. The author continues by stating the male bonds are essential in the creation of this new model of male characters. The “new man” is a character that has evolved and accepted his emotions and masculinity to emerge transformed. The article ends by stating that we must be conscious of any messages that are being illustrated to society through Disney films. (200)
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