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- Daisy Mae
- Jun 25, 2016
- 1 min read
The unexpected way Disney princesses affect little boys
''She has huge eyes, a tiny waist, high cheekbones and fancy dresses. She’s everywhere. And she could influence the way your child grows up.
She is, of course, the Disney princess.
Anyone who has heard a toddler screaming “Let It Go” knows the power of America’s favorite heroines. Analysts estimate Hasbro’s princess-doll empire is worth roughly $500 million. “Frozen” remains the highest grossing animated film of all time.
A new study sought to understand how this sparkly ubiquity shapes preschoolers’ attitudes about gender roles and body image. Researchers discovered that it has strong effects not only on girls but also boys...''
by Danielle Paquette
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