A Defense of the Little Mermaid | A Feminist Analysis

Ever since its release in 1989, The Little Mermaid (the film) has been considered a feminist nightmare. While this video agrees that most of what the critics say is true, it attempts to analyse Ariel's story and present a hopeful defense of her character and of the movie. A lot of what the mermaid does in the movie is very problematic, but there's more to the story than that, or is there? *** Chapters: Intro: 00:00 Curious and Rebellious Ariel: 01:01 Ursula's Influence: 04:06 The Power of Her Voice: 05:30 Conclusion: 07:25 *** Thank you for watching! Contact information: Instagram: @justagirlhighonbooks Email: getaholdofritika@gmail.com