Can You Hear Us Now: Inclusivity in the Media

Representation in Disney Movies and its Effects on Adolescents

Episode Summary

This episode of Can You Hear Us Now, focuses on how representation in Disney movies impacts adolescents during their developmental years and explores how different groups are portrayed in Disney films, including the stereotypes, prejudice, and the consistency of diverse representation. The episode also focuses on how these portrayals influence how children view themselves and others, and how the media shapes broader audience perceptions.

Episode Notes

Guests:

Jocelyn Johnson

Senior student athlete at UNC, majoring in Communications with a minor in Business. Originally from Phoenix, Arizona. Member of the Women’s Track and Field team.

Lea Spindell:

Sophomore student athlete at UNC, majoring in Psychology with a minor in Neuroscience. Originally from Gilbert, Arizona. Member of the Women’s Track and Field Team.

Hema Chanamolu:

Freshman student athlete at UNC, majoring in Psychology. Originally from Ashburn, Virginia. Member of the women's rowing team. Enjoys fishing in her free time.