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Stephanie R. Thompson University of Cincinnati

From Dumbo to Nemo: Disability Stereotypes & Representation over 60 years in Disney Animated Films. Stephanie R. Thompson University of Cincinnati. Theoretical Framework for Analysis. Socio-Historical Context combined with Critical Theory for the basis of the analysis. 1941. 2003.

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Stephanie R. Thompson University of Cincinnati

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  1. From Dumbo to Nemo: Disability Stereotypes & Representation over 60 years in Disney Animated Films Stephanie R. Thompson University of Cincinnati

  2. Theoretical Framework for Analysis Socio-Historical Context combined with Critical Theory for the basis of the analysis 1941 2003

  3. Comparisons DUMBO NEMO Clownfish Noticeable Physical Disability Taken Away From His Father Other Characters with Disabilities Help Him “Overcome” Escape to the Ocean Plan Moves From “Pitied/Over-protected” to “Super Crip” • Clown • Noticeable Physical Disability • Mother Taken Away From Him • Racial Minorities Help Him “Overcome” • Magic Feather • Moves From “Circus Freak” to “Super Crip”

  4. The Introduction and Continuation of Overcoming Disabilities “The very things that held you down are going to carry you up and up and up!” - Timothy “Never stopped me...just think about what you need to do.”-Gill

  5. Supporting Cast is the Major Difference Short Term Memory Loss & Panophobia Mental Disabilities H2O Intolerance, Unequal Limbs, & Personality Disorders Addiction

  6. …And They Lived HappilyEver After?

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