Strong female characters

MalloMar She sort of is a slap in the face to other Disney Princesses. Recently, they've been trying so hard to portray strong female characters, but do they realize they've been doing just that for years(some being strong in other, less obvious ways)?

Aang_Lite And the thing is, she is incredibly strong. Not because she can hold a bow, but because she's willing to admit her mistakes and do whatever it takes to make it right.

LupinPrincess ^ thank u

fhghu Thank you, Aang_Lite.

324anna I can't understand why Disney keep sabotaging its own movies. They have created many strong, independent heroines before and now they basically try to make them look weak, just to appeal to the brainless people who think Merida's attitude is the epitome of feminism or something like that. I'm not saying that Merida is a bad character or a bad role model, but I wish Disney would stop trying to prove something. Merida is a badass and it's great that for once a princess stays single, but STOP trying to persuade us that the only way for a girl to become strong is by being a tomboy or by staying single. Actually, this goes more to Frozen, which is definitely trying to prove something, because the truth is that it's not Disney's fault that Merida is worshipped by so many "feminists" for the wrong reasons, they're not responsible for the people's ignorance.

MalloMar ^That's what I was trying to say. Thanks. My comment looks anti-Merida, but that's not how I feel at all. I like her character, but I think Disney is trying too hard to reverse the "damsels in distress" stereotype that is often directed at them. I just think that there are very few Disney characters that actually fit the above stereotype, and Disney doesn't have to emphasize the strength and independence of of these female characters by adding in "not needing a man". I do like her being single in a way. It's different from what we've seen.