Sexism in Disney Movies

As a child, Disney movies portray men and women in specific roles.
The ideal man in a Disney film is tall, strong, muscular, and handsome. As seen here in the Disney movie "Beauty and the Beast," Gaston is represented as the ideal strong masculine man, and give children the idea that all male figures should look like this. From the start, these movies give children the wrong visual image of what a real man is supposed to look like. They grow up believing that this is what the ideal man needs to look like. Women are also given the care taking and nurturing role. These Disney movies show how women are not much of an authority figure and are seen as the weaker sex.

We can thank Disney movies for creating the images in which children grow up thinking is the ideal female and male figure.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDMfpbdbHWg

Tanya Khani

Stereotyping against Muslim women

This abc experiment shows how Americans stereotype against Muslim women. Each Muslim women has a wrap around their head and are labeled as "terrorists," and are told by the server that they "have the right to refuse to serve her." Surprisingly some of the Americans show remorse towards the actors behavior and stand up to him and speak up. In other cases some of the customers don't say anything and are in agreement with the actor. This shows that their has been a vast improvement in views against Muslim women and ignorance is not as prevalent as it used to be. These Americans showed sympathy towards the Muslim women and stood up for her as well.

When you see a woman with a veil around her head...do not assume that she is a terrorist, and don't treat her any differently than you would if it was a Muslim woman without a veil. Respect who they are as a person.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqbQWxHIn4U&feature=related


Tanya Khani

Altruism: An Evolutionary Perspective

A07681293. This video shows altruism within a squirrel species and how kin selection plays a role in the protection of those closest to you (those that share genetic ties); even if it means the death of oneself.