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Underlying Motivations: Identity Politics and Cultural Shifts
At the core of the controversy lies a broader debate about Disney’s motivation. Critics assert that the company is increasingly driven by an agenda of identity politics, using classic stories as platforms to promote diversity and social ideologies. The race swapping of Ariel, along with the touted updates to lyrics and characters, is seen as part of a larger trend to reshape Disney's legacy to fit a modern, politically correct narrative.