Social Inequalities In Aladdin

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The 1992 Disney film Aladdin represents an analysis of the social inequalities. Society ranks individuals consciously into certain class statuses such as being rich or poor. The class status acts as a barrier or a wall, preventing the individuals from escaping the social norms of what class they were placed in. Every individual is placed into one of the classes through appearances, skills and wealth. The individual is given a title and they must then comply with the norms according to the class they have been assigned to. There is a clear distinction between the two class status that separates one from another. The owning class and the working class. The film demonstrates an understanding of how each class are represented in the eyes of society. …show more content…

Aladdin demonstrates that the characters wear costumes in order to present themselves to be in a certain class in front of society. The status symbols of being rich are wearing clean and luxurious Arabic clothing, means of transportation, possession of jewelry and the notion of having wealth. Aladdin insists on marrying Jasmine, and in order for that to happen, Aladdin would then need to become a prince. Social mobility allows Aladdin to use his once in a lifetime chance (Genie) to move through the avenues in society to move up in social class. As Aladdin wishes to become “Prince Ali”, the signs of his nobility class is presented with having plenty of wealth, servants, and appearance. The sudden skyrocket of Aladdin’s wealth and power changed the way society sees him. This indicates that Aladdin gains the appearance of a noble person but in reality his class status has not changed. Aladdin is merely putting on a play for the public, allowing himself to appear as he is in the owning class. In reality, Aladdin is trapped as a Lumpenproletariat, he must become a thief in order to survive. The social prestige that Aladdin attained was being the hero of Agrabah. The Sultan has seen that Aladdin was worthy enough to earn the title of being prince. It can be seen as Aladdin has achieved the title or status using his own skills to

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