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The Walt Disney company is the brand name of conservative American family values, but also has a long and complex relationship with the gay and lesbian community. This text examines that relationship from the 1930s, to the 1990s "Gay Nights" at the Magic Kingdom.

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Presents Disney culture-so often thought of as a bastion of mainstream, heterosexual family values-in a fascinating and illuminating new light. Tinker Belles and Evil Queens is sharp and rigorously researched work. A veritable alternative history of Disney. -- Dana Polan,University of Southern California
In this sprightly analysis of classical and contemporary Disney fare, queer theorist Griffin breaks new ground in media and cultural studies while outdoing right-wing politicians and fundamentalists who see homosexuality everywhere. . . Griffin is careful in building his argument that Disney images have been enormously influenced by gay culture and in showing how gay culture has, in turn, claimed and appropriated those images. * Publishers Weekly *

Tinker Belles and Evil Queens

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    A Paperback / softback by Sean P. Griffin

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      Publisher New York University Press
      Published 1 February 2000
      ISBN-13 9780814731239
      978-0814731239
      ISBN-10 0814731236
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The Walt Disney company is the brand name of conservative American family values, but also has a long and complex relationship with the gay and lesbian community. This text examines that relationship from the 1930s, to the 1990s "Gay Nights" at the Magic Kingdom.

      Trade Review
      Presents Disney culture-so often thought of as a bastion of mainstream, heterosexual family values-in a fascinating and illuminating new light. Tinker Belles and Evil Queens is sharp and rigorously researched work. A veritable alternative history of Disney. -- Dana Polan,University of Southern California
      In this sprightly analysis of classical and contemporary Disney fare, queer theorist Griffin breaks new ground in media and cultural studies while outdoing right-wing politicians and fundamentalists who see homosexuality everywhere. . . Griffin is careful in building his argument that Disney images have been enormously influenced by gay culture and in showing how gay culture has, in turn, claimed and appropriated those images. * Publishers Weekly *

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