Gender and Violence in Disney Films Many of us saw a Disney film when we were younger. Disney films have captured our attention with their deadly and positive endings. The animations and music transform us into a magical land where everything is possible if we only believe in it. Disney films have wrapped us in the idea that good always triumphs over evil, that there is a happy ending. We have become the generation of Beauty and the Beast, 101 Dalmatians, Dumbo and Snow White because children now haven't heard of them or watched them. Some of these films have been recreated and released in high definition and on DVD in recent years, but the structure and themes of the films remain the same. However, have we never stopped to think about the nuances of Disney films? They contain abuse, violence, dysfunctional relationships and gender stereotypes, which is not appropriate for children. Maybe they don't understand what abuse, violence, dysfunctional relationships, alcohol or tobacco are at their age, but we want to think it's normal. When we think little girls are watching...