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Informationen zum Autor DIANA LEON-BOYS is an assistant professor in the department of communication at the University of South Florida, Tampa. Klappentext Princesa of the Periphery explores Disney’s Elena of Avalor. Focusing on girlhood and Latinidad, Leon-Boys studies the complex relationship between the U.S.’s largest ethnic minority and Disney as a global media conglomerate. The analysis demonstrates that Elena’s existence within the Disney universe is indicative of the overall presence of Latinxs in popular culture, media, and the nation. Zusammenfassung In the summer of 2016, Disney introduced its first Latina princess, Elena of Avalor. Princesa of the Periphery explores this Disney property using multiple case studies to understand its approach to girlhood and Latinidad. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction: Latina Girls' Media Studies 1 From Black-and-White Mouse to "Latina" Girl 2 The Flexible Production of a "Latina" Princess 3 Animated Latina Girlhood and the Continuum of Flexibility 4 On-Site Performance of Latinidad from East Coast to West Coast Conclusion: A Princess for All Is a Princess Without a Home Acknowledgments Notes References Index
