Exploring Stereotypes with Aladdin



Exploring Stereotypes with Aladdin

1. What is a stereotype? Define in your own words.

2. Make notes of the following stereotypes that you see in Aladdin:

a. Climate/region: What does the setting look like?

b. Race: What features do the bad characters have? What about the good characters?

c. Moral characteristics: How are Middle Easterners pictured? What about women?

d. Exotic elements: What seems out of place?

3. Why do you think filmmakers resort to stereotypes in their films?

4. Do you think these Disney movies give children certain ideas about different groups? Why or why not? Should children be learning these stereotypes at all? Why or why not?

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