Misunderstanding Feminism: A Tale As Old As Time
Misunderstanding Feminism: A Tale as Old as Time. Dayna Wilson - 300113188 GSWS 1101 – 001 Contemporary Issues in Gender and Women’s Studies Dr. Sally Mennill 16 March 2021 1531 words When Disney officially announced that a live action remake of the 1991 animated classic Beauty and the Beast was underway, the news was met with cautious optimism. Disney’s assurances that the new film would be appropriately updated with a feminist angle were underlined with the casting of Millennial Feminist Hero Emma Watson, who serves as a UN Women Goodwill Ambassador in addition to her acclaimed acting career. Watson was reportedly heavily invested in ensuring that the adaption would sufficiently meet feminist standards, and even sought approval of the final product from feminist icon Gloria Steinem (Vanity Fair 2016). Unfortunately, despite enjoying widespread economic and critical success, the film failed to meet even minimal standards for