The video, produced by University of Massachusetts doctoral candidate Chyng Sun, examines the social messages being sent by Disney films, toys and other Disney-sponsored forms of entertainment. According to Sun, the media messages being belittle women and minorities and promote unrealistic expectations.
Parents think it is safe.
Levin s interview discussed how children s vulnerability to Disney s messages and on why the impact of these messages on children is different than on adults. She also noted that the marketing of toys and other products through Disney movies affects children and their play. It will also help us better understand the bigger picture of how media does not serve the best interests of children and why we need to work together to advocate for change.