Disney

As a kid, I was a huge fan of Disney movies. Even today, I still enjoy taking a break every now and then by watching a Disney movie. As a child, I never considered any of these movies to be sexist or racist. Giroux says that these movies are racist because the protagonists sound American while the antagonists have some sort of accent. As a child, although I had noticed these accents, they really didn't mean anything to me. I never stopped to think about whether or not these characters were portraying non-Americans as inferior or evil. Giroux says that many Disney movies are sexist because they show men as being dominant over women. He also points out a few inappropriate things in movies or on their cases. Again, things like this did not even cross my mind when I was a child. When it comes down to it, I do believe that some Disney movies have some racist, sexist, and inappropriate parts within them. I also believe, however, that Giroux exaggerates their effects on children. I never noticed any of these things when I watched the movies, and things that I did notice (such as accents or portrayal of male dominance) did not generate much thought. I think that Disney is only trying to antagonize adults while providing entertainment for children. Subtle things thrown into movies are not going to influence children in any way. These things are so subtle that the only way to find them is if you are really concentrating and looking hard for them. Although these things are present, I still believe that Disney's main goal is to provide entertainment for children.