The US population is becoming more diverse in terms of race, ethnicity, religion, gender,
and sexuality. In some ways, television, film, video game, and news content reflect that …

Given the significant influence of media on the development of children's beliefs and
attitudes regarding gender, it is important to investigate the portrayal of masculinity in …

This content analysis examined the frequency of messages regarding masculinity in a
sample of 30 worldwide top-grossing superhero films and explored whether superheroes …

This study examined body representation as it relates to the physical, mental, and social
qualities of major characters (N= 323) within Disney animated films released from 1937 to …

Many of Disney movies have been criticized for perpetuating traditional gender stereotypes
which constrain opportunities for children at large. Its recent characters have also incurred …

Bu araştırmada tematik çocuk kanallarında yayınlanan yerli yapım çizgi filmlerin toplumsal
cinsiyet eşitliği açısından incelenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Bu kapsamda Biz İkimiz, Canım …

This mixed methods study investigates conceptions of gender both in and outside of the
media among a sample of 11-and 12-year-olds. Data from a quantitative survey and …

Abstract This study explores South Korean kindergarteners' drawings on gender ideals in
order to understand how they perceive the ideal man and woman with respect to gender …

The aim of this article is to examine the role Disney may play in contributing to children's
early understandings of gender identity. Rather than relying upon adult perceptions or using …

Nonhuman anthropomorphic characters have found wide use in various entertainment
media, particularly animations, comic books, and games, and the designs of these …