Will There Ever Be an LGBTQ+ Disney Princess?
From Snow White to Moana, Disney princesses have come a long way. In many ways, these royal heroines have actually reflected the current social climate.
When Snow White came out in 1938, the film mirrored what society thought a woman’s place should be. The Evil Queen’s primary motivation was to be the fairest in all the lands and Snow White, who blindly broke into the Dwarves’ home, decides the first thing she should do is cook and clean.
Cinderella, in 1950, wasn’t much better. Sure, she had the courage to rebel from her evil stepmother, but her great escape was to marry the prince. (I think we can all agree that she should have used her family’s absence to get the hell out of dodge, not sneak off to the ball.)
Yet, as Women’s rights have become more prominent, Disney princess films have progressed too — slowly becoming more feminist and inclusive. Mulan was a Chinese warrior who kicked ass, Merida was the first heroine without a love interest, and Tiana was the first African American princess.
Most recently, Moana seemed to Disney’s most progressive princess — not only was she Polynesian, but she also didn’t have a romantic interest either.
