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Listen "Cartoons, Code-Switching & Color: How Animation Speaks Race"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, Clarene explores the subtle—and sometimes not-so-subtle—ways that race is coded in animated films, and why it matters for young audiences. From the voices behind characters like Donkey in Shrek to the music and behavior of characters in The Lion King, Clarene breaks down how cartoons shape perceptions of race in ways we may not even realize.
Clarene also discusses the important role that media plays in child development and offers practical tips for parents and educators to help children think critically about the media they consume. How can we empower kids to recognize and challenge racial coding in the cartoons they love? Tune in to find out!
Links for this episode:
Disney's Portrayal of Nonhuman Animals in Animated Films Between 2000 and 2010 By Oana Leventi-Perez
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Clarene also discusses the important role that media plays in child development and offers practical tips for parents and educators to help children think critically about the media they consume. How can we empower kids to recognize and challenge racial coding in the cartoons they love? Tune in to find out!
Links for this episode:
Disney's Portrayal of Nonhuman Animals in Animated Films Between 2000 and 2010 By Oana Leventi-Perez
Follow Sprouts Podcast on Instagram
Contact Sprouts Podcast
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