Journal Name:
- Uluslararası İnsan Bilimleri Dergisi
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Abstract (2. Language):
This paper addresses the way Disney identifies American culture as opposed to non Western
cultures through the manipulation of song lyrics. Accounting for whether Disney lyrics in
animation ease or hinder cross-cultural communication between the West and the East under
globalization is crucial to our understanding of its impact on young audiences. Considering its
inherently humoristic and amusing nature, Disney lyrics can be powerful and effective means to
inform and familiarize children with other peoples and cultures. Yet, Disney’s portrayal of other
minorities or ethnic groups worldwide is often misleading and biased.
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