Part 9/13:
The Broader Cultural and Commercial Implication
The critique extends beyond critique—it is an indictment of how corporations like Disney approach diversity. Instead of helping diversify storytelling by amplifying authentic voices and narratives from marginalized cultures, they often opt for cross-cultural "cosmetic" changes, which can be viewed as dismissive or even racist in intent.
The concern is that Disney's focus on making these adaptations nearly solely for branding or box-office gains perpetuates a cycle of cultural misappropriation and superficial progress. These actions can reinforce the idea that non-Western cultures are secondary or only valuable when Anglo-centric stories are supplemented by superficial multicultural elements.