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A Comparative Study on Female Character Design in Disney Animation

  • DaYun Kang (Dept. of Multimedia, Graduate School of Digital Image and Contents, Dongguk University) ;
  • Jeanhun Chung (Dept. of Multimedia, Graduate School of Digital Image and Contents, Dongguk University)
  • Received : 2023.10.28
  • Accepted : 2023.11.08
  • Published : 2023.12.31
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Abstract

This paper examines how the design of female characters in Disney animations is evolving over time, and explores whether these changes are related to the social status of women in modern society. We analyze in detail how Disney's female character design has undergone changes in form, characteristics, and personality with the transition from 2D animation to 3D animation, and show that the change in perception of women in modern society is behind this change. It shows. It deals with changes in the design and personality of female characters, focusing on major Disney animation works before and after 2010. Starting with the movie <Rapunzel>, released in 2010, female characters showed stronger and more active characteristics and changed from traditional Disney princesses. Disney is bringing about this social change by breaking away from the image of an independent woman and showing the growth process of overcoming hardships based on one's abilities and the support of one's family, as well as the increasing number of female characters of various races and appearances. The conclusion was reached that it shows a conscious and active willingness to accept it.

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