Disney Princesses, Merida's Makeover, and Empowering Girls
By A Mystery Man Writer
Description
Maybe sexualized images are more marketable, but that is not the point — empowering our girls is. I’m pleased that Disney has reversed its decision to alter one of their best examples of an empowered girl. I hope the trend of strong princesses started by this character continues.
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Brave (2012 film) - Wikipedia
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Not skinny enough to be princess? Disney's 'Brave' character gets makeover
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Fired Brave Director Slams Disney Over Merida Makeover - IGN
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Disney Princesses, Merida's Makeover, and Empowering Girls
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Disney Princess versions of real heroines expose culture of absurdity
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Disney's Princess Makeover of Merida Leads to Uproar and Petition
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Elisial on Instagram: I will fly, spread my wings and touch the sky - Merida /is/ female empowerment. Strong, brave, a…
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Exclusive: Disney bravely responds to Merida makeover outrage, says 2D new look was for limited use only - Inside the Magic
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Rebel Princesses Disney's Merida (10/13) by TheAlphega on DeviantArt
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Updated: Disney Denies Sexualizing Its Latest Princess
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Pixar's 'Brave': How the Character Merida Was Developed - The New York Times
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Brave' Merida's Sexy Makeover 'Has Not Been Pulled By Disney
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A Princess for a New Generation - Betty-Ann Heggie
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