The world, according to Kay Siebler, is losing touch of queer identities in the Digital Age; “perspectives and identities are disappearing or lost” (Siebler). Additionally, Siebler claims that “the dominant narrative found in online queer spaces is one of reductive definitions of trans bodies and trans identity,” (Siebler) however, as a gender-nonconforming, trans identified person, I believe that this statement is bias and false for my generation (Gen. Z/Millennials). While I agree that “transgender bodies are discussed, displayed, and regulated much more rigidly on the Internet than the physical bodies of others within the queer community,” (Siebler) it largely has to do with the motivations of each individual. The gender binary exists. While …show more content…
Trans women and trans feminine people are especially criticized by the binary expectations set forth by society. These expectations, I believe, are specifically valued, validated, and perpetrated by Disney. Although Disney is ridiculously cisgendered and heteronormative, their depictions of how women look, act, and what women desire apply to all feminine presenting and feminine aligned people. Princesses specifically are a major targets for gender binary and gender role brainwashing. As briefly discussed and outlined in Mickey Mouse Monopoly, one of the most fascinating truths is “how little the image of females really change.” There is “the same highly sexualized female body with the big breasts, the tiny waists, the fluttering eyelashes, the coy expressions, and the seductress.” These all influence young viewers when they are first learning about and understanding the world. Disney’s main audience of children are extremely impressionable. By introducing and constantly reinforcing these expectations of women, of course young children are going to be