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If you are a woman reading this blog, do you ever feel that you've been wronged by society? I had topics in multiple classes today that dealt with the way that society views women. Like most girls, I grew up watching Disney movies -- the first one being Snow White. She has remained my favorite Disney princess, simply because I like her the best. I like the seven dwarfs, the creepy animated vultures, the handsome prince that kinda looks like he's wearing makeup. I love all of it. Today, I was challenged by a teacher to see if Disney had warped my view of my own ability when I was a little girl.

Now, I have to tell you that I have a ten year plan. I was taught, not only by my mother, but by my teachers that goals are very important. Without goals, you don't really know where you are going or how you are going to get there. In my ten year plan, I hope to get married and have my first baby. I'll be thirty in ten years. This is something that could very well happen. Do you think that I only want to be married and have children because Disney taught me that that is what I, as a woman, am meant to do? 

Answer: NO.

I want those things, because I do. I know girls that are the same age as me, that grew up on the same Disney films and don't want those things. We aren't waiting around for a man (Snow White, Rapunzel). We aren't changing ourselves for boys (Ariel, Pocahontas). We aren't blinding our step sisters for a chance at a prince (Cinderella). 

So, teacher, I have to let you know that Disney did not ruin my childhood. The only thing that Disney did for me was offer me entertainment. These princesses forced nothing on me but higher expectations of my hair and my clothes. Maybe, those come when I find my Prince Charming.

catch you later,

Karleigh

"All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them. " // Walt Disney