The Ranking of 9 Classic Disney Animated Films with Controversial Elements

1. Song of the South (1946)
   • Issues: Historical inaccuracy, misrepresentation of slavery, perpetuation of racial stereotypes.
   • Details: Song of the South has long faced criticism for its portrayal of the post-Civil War South, depicting a romanticized view of plantation life and downplaying the harsh realities of slavery.
2. Dumbo (1941)
   • Issues: Anti-Black stereotypes.
   • Details: The character Jim Crow and his group of crows in Dumbo have been criticized for perpetuating racial stereotypes through their depiction, language, and the association with the Jim Crow laws.
3. Peter Pan (1953)
   • Issues: Native American stereotypes.
   • Details: The song “What Made the Red Man Red?” and the portrayal of Native American characters in Peter Pan have been criticized for perpetuating offensive stereotypes, including caricatured dance moves and language.
4. Lady and the Tramp (1955)
   • Issues: Siamese cat stereotypes.
   • Details: The Siamese cats, Si and Am, in Lady and the Tramp are portrayed with bucked teeth and slanted eyes, perpetuating negative Asian stereotypes.
5. Sleeping Beauty (1959), Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937)
   • Issues: Depiction of consent.
   • Details: The portrayal of true love’s kiss awakening a sleeping princess in both Sleeping Beauty and Snow White raises concerns about consent, as the act is performed without the princess’s active participation.
6. The Little Mermaid (1989)
   • Issues: Ariel’s portrayal and giving up her entire life for a man.
   • Details: Ariel’s decision to leave her home and family to be with Prince Eric has been criticized for portraying a lack of ambition and independence for the female lead.
7. The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996)
   • Issues: The “Hellfire” song and its religious undertones.
   • Details: The song “Hellfire” has been criticized for its religious undertones and the message it conveys about Judge Frollo’s lustful feelings towards Esmeralda.
8. Mulan (1998)
   • Issues: Mushu’s x-ray vision.
   • Details: The character Mushu’s use of x-ray vision, particularly looking at Mulan’s chest, has been deemed inappropriate for a children’s animated movie.
9. The Lion King (1994), The Little Mermaid (1987), Hercules (1997)
   • Issues: LGBTQ+ stereotypes.
   • Details: Disney’s villains, such as Scar and Ursula, have been criticized for being queer-coded, perpetuating negative stereotypes associated with the LGBTQ+ community.

Note: The ranking is based on the controversial elements present in these classic Disney animated movies, taking into account societal changes and evolving perspectives.

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