The Second Sex: Women's Roles in Pixar Films

Cappiello, Monica

Savannah, Ga. : Savannah College of Art and Design

2011-03

Thesis (M.F.A.) -- Animation

Savannah College of Art and Design -- Department of Animation

Includes bibliographical references (p.37).

Includes the animated film short "Choice".

Despite the recent advances by the women's movement; the portrayal of female leads in cinema often reflects an antiquated and stereotypical view. This thesis will examine three feature films from Pixar Animation Studios that helps to illustrate why women continue to be viewed as a Second Sex even in our modern society. By further understanding the conscious or unconscious motivations of sexist storytelling, it is the intention of this paper to create an alternative awareness based on the acceptance and true equality of gender in promoting better storytelling and character development.

CHAIR: Moorshead, Debra

Gaynor, Bridget

Khouri, Jacques

English

Animation

Text, Animation

PDF : 37 P. : ill, WMV

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