Mulan

Mulan is widely known Disney movie about a young girl who believes she doesn’t fit in with her family. When her father is called to return to war, she takes his spot and fights alongside the men. She defeats one of the greatest feared leaders in the movie and receives a medal for doing this. When she returns home, her family becomes proud and she feels she is finally accepted.

It is important for all children to watch this movie because it shows a girl can do whatever she wants to, if she puts her mind to it and works hard to accomplish this dream. The people and animals around her during the war believe in her and want her to do her best. Having this support helps her to achieve her goals and dreams. This movie tends to focus on gender stereotypes between men and women. Gender equality is a topic that is focused on during this film and a main reason this movie is encouraged to be watched by all ages. Many parents have caution towards their children watching this movie because it includes war scenes. There are scenes of gun and cannon shots as well as someone getting stabbed. The scenes are not graphic and parents should not be concerned to have their children watch it because of all the important life lessons that overshadow the war.

In conclusion, Mulan is a Disney movie about gender equality and feeling proud about yourself. Even though there are war scenes, the life lessons overpower the war. Mulan should be watched by all ages and kept in society because of these reasons.

Sources:

“‘Mulan’ Plays to Appreciative Audiences.” The Swain School, 18 Mar. 2018, www.swain.org/mulan-hits-stage-march-16-17/.