8 films for girls and teenagers to talk about feminism and gender equality

Cinema has always been a resource for expressing and transmitting feelings, true stories and social struggles, for one reason it is considered the seventh art and, on the themes of feminism and gender equality, many films have done their part, and others they have tried to keep the fight going and, not only that, women have paved the way for others with the same desire to have their own space inside.

There couldn’t have been many movies that speak to and portray feminism correctlybut, in the list of those who intend to educate and express according to their age and their goal, we find some aimed at children and adolescentsfor the girls who have been trained in this struggle.

to commemorate the International Women’s Dayand to give value to this cause, we present you eight films for girls and teenagers, with which to talk to them and explain the themes of feminism and gender equality or, encourage them to learn and reflect. Because this fight has always been.

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Brave

This is an animated film, in which the protagonist is Mérida, a little teenager who, despite being a princess, wants to break with the protocol of what this implies and, with all her courage, wants to shoot a bow and be the lover of one’s destiny. It is a film without exposing itself as such, promotes feminist values ​​through this brave girltenacious, determined and ready for anything before a prince saves her, she will take the reins of her own life.

mulan

How many generations have we not grown up with?mulan’? This Disney animated film tells the story of a young girl who, with her father ill, pretends to be a man and leaves the country. A film that vindicates the courage of women and lays bare gender inequality and all the difficulties they face in the world. A truly inspiring film through overcoming.

Matilda

In addition to being a children’s and family classic, I started thinking that ‘Matilda’ is a film to talk about these themes and inspire thousands of girls around the world with their story. Matilda She’s a girl who feels like she doesn’t fit into her own family, feels misunderstood in a family governed by patriarchy, a story she doesn’t intend to follow. Against all odds, she defies all membership and impositions, she is a beacon of struggle, perseverance and acceptance, and through Miss Honey, we discover that we are never alone.

zootopia

We can’t leave out ‘Zootopia’ in this issue, which, while not solely driven by female characters, does show the struggle and power of women in a largely male-dominated environment.

Judy, is a bunny girl who wanted to be a policewoman, and after fulfilling her dream, she suffers rejection from her male partners, which is evident in the film. However, Judy goes against everything, convinced that her struggle will lead her to overcome all the difficulties that her classmates pose to her, and to be recognized for her work.

Vaiana

In the present age, Vaiana She is considered Disney’s first “feminist” princess, a child who shows her courage no matter who or what you are.

Ainbo, the warrior of the Amazon

This is an ideal film for girls and teenagers to understand a little more about the meaning of the feminist movement through Ainbo, a girl who lives in the Amazon jungle. Ainbo She faced the colonizers to defend her village, her courage and determination make her the only one who can save her home and her culture.

they hit

It is an old film set in the 1943s in the United States, it starts from the story of when men go to war, while dottie and mae They form a baseball team made up of women who intend to prove that they can compete equally without prejudice and without opportunities for them in sports.

Little Miss Sunshine

This is a comedy-drama in road movie format, but one that shows issues that go beyond dysfunctional families, such as the physical standards that women, since childhood, are forced to meet if they want to fit into certain sectors. Through its protagonist, you will know the strength and determination to be who you really want.

all of these the films have feminist approaches from the story of some of its protagonists and, although they do not speak of the subject as such, they have all the essence of struggle, strength, perseverance, resilience, resistance, power and inspiration that the girls of the world need.