Rachel Zegler cast in Snow White adaptation: Disney’s another BIG move towards inclusivity!
Disney in the past has often been criticised for promoting racist, sexist notions about beauty standards, gender roles, love etc.
Columbian-American actor Rachel Zegler is a first non-white person to be cast in the role of Snow White by Disney. The actor is roped in for the upcoming live-action adaptation of the classic. This move is being seen by many as a step taken by Disney to promote inclusivity.
With raising awareness levels and social pressure for having more progressive stories for kids, the production house is trying to evolve with time.
Disney in the past has often been criticised for promoting racist, sexist notions about beauty standards, gender roles, love etc.
Take a look at the movies produced by Disney that try to break free from a very restrictive and conservative idea of a fairytale.
Coco
![Coco Coco](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2021/06/24/946362-coco.png)
Mulan
![Mulan Mulan](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2021/06/24/946361-mulan.png)
Mulan breaks many stereotypes. It is a story of a woman who disguises as a man to prevent her sick father from being enlisted as a warrior as he has no male heir. Not only Mulan is entering the physical world of man by becoming a warrior - she is also looking after and protecting her father - a role reversal.
Soul
![Soul Soul](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2021/06/24/946360-soul-1.png)
Moana
![Moana Moana](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2021/06/24/946359-moana.png)
Raya and the Last Dragon
![Raya and the Last Dragon Raya and the Last Dragon](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2021/06/24/946358-raya-and-the-last-dragon.png)