Criticism of the Walt Disney Company

The Walt Disney Company, one of the largest media corporations in the world, has been the subject of a wide variety of criticisms of its business practices, executives, and content. In particular, the Walt Disney Studios has been criticized for including stereotypical portrayal of non-white characters, sexism, and alleged plagiarism. Several of Disney's business ventures, which include television networks, theme parks, and product lines, have also sparked controversy amongst groups of consumers and media outlets.[1]

  1. ^ Best, Joel; Lowney, Kathleen S. (Summer 2009). "The Disadvantage of a Good Reputation: Disney as a Target for Social Problems Claims". The Sociological Quarterly. 30 (3): 431–449. doi:10.1111/j.1533-8525.2009.01147.x. JSTOR 40220139. S2CID 146425241.