Disney’s Recent Racial Controversies
Disney might be considered a family-friendly company, but that doesn’t mean it’s free from all controversy. When it comes to its own properties, Disney is far from perfect, and there have been some big examples in the past year. The first has to do with “Princess Sofia,” and it’s not over whether or not she’s teaching princess obsession to toddlers. I didn’t comment on the story for a while because the details kept changing, but things have seemed to settle down. In the fall, promotional images of the film were released. They revealed that Sofia’s mother had darker skin, eyes, … Continue reading