Comparison Between Karen Hollinger's Feminist Film Studies And Race

There’s something magical about animated movies that can’t quite be captured with a single sentiment. Whether it’s the bright colors of the characters or the mise en scène, the punny humor with the few sly jokes just for adults, or the ability to present complex social topics to a younger audience in an accessible way, you’re suddenly transported to a world that isn’t limited by real life locations or the physical capabilities of actors. This is especially relevant for the movie Zootopia (2016), which – while falling into the category of “just another kid’s movie” – not only displays a modernized look into the animal kingdom but speaks strongly about stereotypes, racial prejudices, and power dynamics between differing social groups.

The world of Zootopia, created by Bryon Howard, Rich Moore, and Jared Bush, is one where animals in the modern age have decided to move beyond their primitive predator/prey relationships to live in

However, the context in Zootopia is different from those of marginalized women’s roles in other films: we’re meant to sympathize with Judy and root for her as the underdog, while viewing the criticism and demeaning commentary she receives with a critical eye. It teaches the audience that there is something wrong with the way we treat marginalized groups, and that many of them have the same complexity and drive that the superior groups are often praised