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Download full textAidman, Amy; Reese, Debbie – 1996
The Disney film "Pocahontas" appears to be an attempt to respond to growing cultural diversity, calls for multiculturalism, and strong female role models in the United States. This paper provides an analysis of the film, examining how Disney's claims to the creation of positive, pro-social representations of women and Native Americans in…
Descriptors: American Indians, Content Analysis, Cultural Images, Females
