Topic Brainstorming

I have come to realize that there are many directions I can go when choosing my exact topic for the paper. As stated in an earlier post, I have chosen to analyze the movie Tangled from a Women's studies perspective. The movie I have chosen just so happens to be a Disney movie that involves a princess. These Disney princess movies are known to be VERY popular with females and the young age groups are the most affected. When Women's studies is mixed with any form of media, some very common questions first come to mind. This is where my brainstorming starts.

Is this piece harming women?

Maureen O'Hara and other women become popular in the media for their beauty

What does this piece say about women today?

How will this piece affect how people see women?

I might even include art somehow into my topic. I believe women are constantly pushed to be beautiful because they are used as a form of art in the media. Tangled displays this because the main character does things that are both stereotypical of women and are activities considered beautiful (such as painting as singing). The main character is also beautiful in appearance. 

I will discuss with my instructor and see what she thinks about the art idea. Update next week!