- Disney films have been a mainstay in many people's childhoods for generations, but some elements of them don't hold up today.
- For instance, there are racist caricatures in "Dumbo" and "Lady and the Tramp," and non-consensual kisses in "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" and "Sleeping Beauty."
- Here are 18 moments in Disney movies that haven't aged well.
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Since "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" was released in 1938, the fantastical worlds of Disney's children's films have captivated generations and become a mainstay in many people's childhoods. However, it's undeniable that some elements of Disney movies (especially older ones) simply don't hold up well today — specifically in regards to how they treat women, people of color, and queer people.
In fact, when the streaming service Disney Plus (which includes almost every Disney movie) launched in late 2019, a message was included ahead of classic movies like "Dumbo," and "Peter Pan," warning that the movies "may include outdated cultural depictions."
From the racially stereotyped crows in "Dumbo" to the central kisses in "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" and "Sleeping Beauty," here are 17 moments and themes in Disney movies that haven't aged well.
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