Message from mclancy

[Anonymous]

The Disney movie “Mulan”, at first look, simply animated entertainment. Nevertheless, this movie can offer our students a learning experience. I like the depiction of familial roles in the movie, with the father expecting his daughter to fall in line and conform as a dutiful daughter. What is interesting to look at is the pressure Chinese society puts on the father to “keep Mulan in line.” I think this movie can be used to explore gender roles with some levity, possibly better for elementary and middle school classes. Overall I loved the movie and thought it could provide a fun intro to Chinese society.