Disney over the years has established stereotypical gender roles in their movies. Almost every Disney princess fits the role of the damsel in distress who needs a man to rescue her and fulfill her life so they live happily ever after. Well, more recently Disney has tried to evolve from these stereotypical role and has made most of their main characters males. These males such as Woody, Buzz and Mr. Incredible are not the stereotypical men, but newer versions. In the movies these characters face dilemas that challenge their roles as a dominant male in society. These new character are more about community then personal gain. I think Disney is amazing for trying to change gender roles. Kids are the future, and it is a lot easier to shape the mind of a child than it is to teach an adult new ideas. Teaching kids at such a young age has its advantages and makes it easier to change the stereotypical genders roles. I like how in each movie ( Toy Story, Cars, and The Incredibles) the main characters ( who are males) face obstacles that if they acted like the stereotypical male, they would not be able to obtain their goals.
Source:
Gillam, Ken, and Shannon R. Wooden. " Post Princess Models of Gender. The New Man in Disney/Pixar." Journal of Popular Film & Television. 36.1 (2008):2-8
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