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f Riley and representation: Challenging assumptions of generalizability in the Inside Out franchise
- Source: International Journal of Disney Studies, Volume 1, Issue 1, Jan 2025, p. 135 - 142
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- 30 Nov 2024
Abstract
The following commentary calls to question the assumptions of generalizability in the Inside Out franchise, specifically the notion that Inside Out 2 depicts an authentic adolescent experience. It uses specific examples from the sequel in conversation with intersectionality to demonstrate how both films reflect a world from the eyes of a white, upper-middle-class, non-disabled, neurotypical girl and therefore should be regarded as a reflection of one type of teenage experience. This particular piece makes an effort, however, to acknowledge the progressive attempts the franchise makes at providing an educational opportunity for youth audiences, but cautions scholars and the public against assuming the applicability of the film’s elements to each and every viewer.