Are These Disney Movies Racist?

That's what some people say about these 11 films.

1. Aladdin, 1992

1. Aladdin , 1992

Aladdin came under fire soon after its release for its portrayal of Middle Eastern culture, especially the intro song "Arabian Nights," which originally contained the verse: "Where they cut off your ear / If they don't like your face / It's barbaric, but hey, it's home." (The DVD release changed it to: "Where it's flat and immense and the heat is intense.")

Critics also point out how Aladdin, the good guy, is portrayed with pale skin and Caucasian features, while Jafar, the villain, is drawn to have darker skin, facial hair, and a more ethnic visage.

2. Lady and the Tramp, 1955

2. Lady and the Tramp , 1955

Si and Am, the Siamese cats who are portrayed with stereotypical Asian speech and slanted eyes, serve as the movie's cunning, sneaky villains.

There's also Pedro, the chihuahua with exaggerated Mexican attributes.


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