Why (Some) Parents Hate the Honest Sexuality of Turning Red (Patreon)
Published:
2022-03-21 18:29:51
Imported:
2022-07
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Pixar’s latest film Turning Red is honestly quite radical and honest in its depiction of teenage puberty and burgeoning sexuality, in a way that rarely gets depicted on screen… made even more surprising given that it was put out by Disney of all people, the studio most known for its squeaky clean “family friendly” image. Let’s talk about how Turning Red honestly displays pubescent sexuality, where it sits within Disney’s image, and how the negative reaction actually illuminates how children are both conceived of as well as wielded in political discourse.