Comments on: So Which Came First, the Princess or the Product?

By: A Princess Plays at Power « Princess Production

A Princess Plays at Power « Princess Production — Thu, 17 May 2007 19:15:02 +0000

[...] a professor told me about a conversation he had with his daughter. I think it addresses issues previously discussed on this site about what little girls play when they play “Princesses.” Contrary to the popular [...]

By: rachaelg

rachaelg — Thu, 17 May 2007 05:41:47 +0000

I think you make a really good point about the Princess theme transcending the age group that Disney targets. It’s quite possible that the girls who indulge in Disney Princess fantasies at 3 years-old are the same girls who idolize Paris at 13. Obviously there are other factors to consider, but it’s good to think about the evolution of an idea as the target-group ages, because it is unrealistic to assume that either will be static.

By: lindamc

lindamc — Wed, 16 May 2007 00:52:23 +0000

I love this post. It really calls into question real issues…however here’s a new one to add: what is our present teen culture or preteen culture indicating that playing princess does. With new role models like Paris Hilton and Lindsey Lohan, have these rich girls also become part of the game? With clothing lines who make t-shirts that some crazy things about being a princess or slut or rich girl (which in some ways have become synonymous) are the wholesome aspects of the Disney Princesses losing out? Are they joining in the rant that speaks to girls to get men to want them: just like the song in your newer post? Find true love with your dream, and use our marketing to get boys attention? I realize that this age group is a little bit older then some of those which Disney is aiming at (the age group you address), so a lot of this could not really still be applicable. I really hope that Disney isn’t adding to the Princess/rich girl craze…but with pink and Paris so popular, how can it not somehow fit in? Not to be a downer….