The Disney Princess Trope, Explained

Start listening with a 30-day Audible trial. Choose 1 audiobook and unlimited Audible Originals absolutely free. Visit http://www.audible.com/thetake or text thetake to 500 500. | The Take is now on Snapchat! Scan our snapcode or search The Take on Snapchat to subscribe to our show and never miss an episode: https://www.snapchat.com/discover/The_Take/9522060131 | Over the years, the Disney Princess has become more adventurous and even rebellious, evolving from trapped princesses like Cinderella and Snow White; to outspoken princesses like Ariel, Jasmine, and Mulan; to modern, subversive princesses like Moana, Anna, and Elsa. Yet despite these advancements, some continue to criticize the Disney Princess, questioning whether the very idea is sexist. Is the Disney Princess a harmful fantasy, or does it remain crucial to how many of us shape our imaginations and identities? Here’s our Take on why we can still dream of being a Disney Princess, and the importance of holding onto the happily-ever-after she represents.

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Aladdin (1992)
Aladdin (2019)
Beauty and the Beast (1991)
Brave (2012)
Cinderella (1950)
Elena of Avalor (2016-2020)
Enchanted (2007)
Frozen (2013)
Keeping Up with the Kardashians (2007-)
Moana (2016)
Mulan (1998)
Pocahontas (1995)
Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018)
Riverdale (2017-)
Schitt's Creek (2015-2020)
Shameless (2011-)
Shrek the Third (2007)
Sleeping Beauty (1959)
Saturday Night Live
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937)
Star vs. the Forces of Evil (2015-2019)
Tangled (2010)
The Little Mermaid (1989)
The Princess and the Frog (2009)
The Princess and The Pea (2002)
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (2010-)
The Simple Life (2003-2007)

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