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=[|“Does This Tiara Make Me Look Fat?” On Disney Princesses and Body Image.]= This article focuses on how Disney princess affect young girl’s view on body image. Most of our childhood princesses are beautiful, tiny-waisted, perky-breasted young women. Princesses in most Disney movies wear long dresses, some off the shoulder, some V-cut, and some wear just a shell bra. Researchers conducted several tests to determine how these fluff princess impacted young girl’s opinions on beauty. The results of this study were surprising. In general, whether we know it or not, we are greatly impacted by the media. Our ideas and opinions are altered by what we are told is beautiful.

Discussion Questions: 1) Should Disney alter the appearance of their princesses? 2) How can we stray from these stereotypes? 3) Where did the “skinny is pretty” idea originate? 4) As a child, how were you impacted by the appearances of Disney princesses? 5) Which of the Disney princesses do you think promotes a good model for body image? 6) Should parents be concerned about the impact of the media on body image for children?