Topic > Gender roles in fairy tales - 1237

The female protagonists are beautiful, kind and obedient (Veselá, 2014). In Cinderella the female protagonist does not rebel until she seeks the help of a magical entity (animals, tree, fairy godmother, etc.). Cinderella finds happiness when she escapes from her evil step family, however, this is only possible with the help of the prince. In Beauty and the Beast, although the portrayal of the male character goes beyond that of the typical “prince,” the female protagonist still follows stereotypical gender norms. With no other choice, Belle is forced to marry the Beast, however, she willingly goes to the castle and lives with him (Nanda,