The Influence of Gender Roles on Shaping Fairytales Throughout History in Fairytale movies

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What is your gender? *

Male

Female

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What is your age? *

14 - 20

21 - 29

30 - 39

40 - 49

50 - 59

60+

Select the typical expectations attached to women in fairy tale movies *

Transformation and redemption

Passive and submisive

Avoiding traditionally feminine traits or activities

Being knowledgeable about sports and other traditionally male interests

Damsel in distress

Searching for true love

Maintaining a pleasing physical appearance

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Select the typical expectations attached to men in fairy tale movies *

Redemption

Being assertive in romantic relationships

Heroic and brave

Being physically fit and having a muscular build

Helpless and lost

Transformation and growth

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Did the portrayal of male characters in fairy tales evolve over time?
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Yes

Were early fairy tale princesses primarily portrayed as passive and in need of rescue?

Yes

Are there any stories that you think have influenced how men and women are expected to act in in fairy tale movies?

Yes

Select the movies that challenge gender norms in fairy tale movies?
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Moana

Aladdin

The Lion King

The Little Mermaid

Snow White

Beauty and the Beast

Brave

Cinderella

Mulan

Tangled

Princess and the frog

Frozen

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Why do you think those stories and lessons are important in deciding how men and women should behave?
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Stories and lessons provide historical context. They show us how people were expected to behave and what they thought was right for men and women.

They can serve as a means of socialization, teaching individuals about their expected roles and behaviours based on their gender

Stories and lessons offer examples and role models, influencing individuals' understanding of appropriate behaviour and boosting societal expectations

Stories and lessons can preserve stereotypes and strengthen existing power hierarchies related to gender

Characters like Moana, Maui, Elsa, Mulan, Merida, Flynn rider and Rapunzel What impact do these updated portrayals have on today’s audience, especially young viewers?

How do fairy tale movies contribute to the development of children in terms of their understanding of gender roles and behaviors?

Do fairy tale movies either support or question the way society expects boys and girls to behave and the roles they should have?
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How much influence to gender role have on fairy tale movies?

little bit

a lot

Do you believe that movies based around gender roles can be seen from different perspectives over time?

Yes

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