Introduction
This week I wrote the tentative introduction and conclusion of my thesis. I will keep working on it to further improve it in coming weeks.
Thesis
1. Introduction
In the last decade, Pixar has increased efforts to produce films that have explored unique themes, with greater depth and nuance than their earlier works. It has made the themes of belonging, diversity, and inclusion an essential element in its movies. Recently, we have seen a growing trend of unique storytelling with a strong focus on marginalized themes and diverse characters.
By telling relatable stories, Pixar is helping to bridge gaps between communities and promoting empathy in our society. This thesis aims to explore Pixar’s efforts to make a more inclusive cinema and to what extent it has succeeded in achieving its goal. By examining the narrative and the visual representation, this study will shed light on the engagement of the studio with these vital societal issues. The objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness and impact of Pixar films in fostering a more inclusive cinematic experience.
2. Conclusion
Pixar’s effort to promote inclusivity, diversity, and belonging in the past decade is significant. These distinct stories and characters have created a strong cultural and social impact by showcasing underrepresented cultures, races, and sexualities fostering empathy and understanding. While the studio has taken steps to feature diverse stories, themes, and characters there are areas where progress can be made. Firstly, the studio can work on portraying characters with people with multiple dimensions of identity and secondly, it can expand the portrayal of different cultures. Moreover, the studio needs to work on the implicit biases within the studio and its creative decisions which are creating hindrances in achieving the goal. In addition, the studio can actively work on diversifying its creative teams, ensuring that individuals from underrepresented groups have a seat at the table. This way the studio can bring a broader range of perspectives, ideologies, experiences, and cultural nuances to their storytelling process. By working on these areas of improvement Pixar can become closer to its goal.