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In his latest iconoclastic work, Douglas Brode-the only academic author/scholar who dares to defend Disney entertainment-argues that "Uncle Walt's" output of films, television shows, theme parks, and spin-off items promoted diversity decades before such a concept gained popular currency in the 1990s. Fully understood, It's a Small World-one of the most popular attractions at the Disney theme parks-encapsulates Disney's prophetic vision of an appealingly varied world, each race respecting the uniqueness of all the others while simultaneously celebrating a common human core. In this pioneering volume, Brode makes a compelling case that Disney's consistently positive presentation of "difference"-whether it be race, gender, sexual orientation, ideology, or spirituality-provided the key paradigm for an eventual emergence of multiculturalism in our society. Using examples from dozens of films and TV programs, Brode demonstrates that Disney entertainment has consistently portrayed Native Americans, African Americans, women, gays, individual acceptance of one's sexual orientation, and alternatives to Judeo-Christian religious values in a highly positive light. Assuming a contrarian stance,

Author

Douglas Brode

Publisher

Austin: University of Texas Press

Published

2005

Language

EN

ISBN

9780292796607

Subjects

History, Performing Arts, Sports

Rating

2.7 / 5 (18 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14