For my research essay, the topic that I have chosen to study regarding fairy tales is the impact on childhood development and the message that is portrayed through many different common fairy tales. Why i believe this to be the most interesting topic and the aspect I choose to explore for fairy tales is because many of us, no matter where we were born, our ethnic background, religion, etc, has been exposed to some type of fairy tales in our lives. Many different countries and cultures may have their own fairy tales or different variations of widely spoken fairy tales, but we all have heard these tales being spoken to us, especially as children. They are stories that have been passed down and told for generations to millions of children, however it’s important to look at why these stories are told to children, and what do these children who are told these fairy tales learn from them and what it is about fairy tales specifically that lead to furthering the development of young children.
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My research essay focuses on how female characters in fairy tales have changed over time. I picked this topic because I’m curious about how these characters evolved from older versions where they often waited to be rescued to newer versions where they are more independent and strong. I’ve gathered different versions of fairy tales like Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood and Snow White from various cultures and time periods. I’m comparing these versions to see how the female characters differ, looking at their actions, personalities, and how they interact with others. I’ve also read articles and analyses about these fairy tales. They discuss things like how society’s views on women have changed over time and how these tales reflect those changes. I’m using these studies to understand the historical and cultural contexts that influenced the evolution of these characters.
My topic for the research essay was feminism and fairy tales. I chose to examine Snow-White and her step mothers relationship because I felt like I could relate to it, it’d be easier to put emotions into words if I related to them. I also feel like fairy tales are all about how women are saved, their beauty and its the same story told all over again. As a kid I always wanted to be a princess but as an adult I begin to question why women are always portrayed in such misogynistic ways. I have read multiple articles, books and re-read fairy tales because each are told differently. Each version of these fairy tales are told differently but have the same story.
