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Disney's Queer Villiany

JUne 2023


Disney villains are often one of the best parts--if not the best parts--of their films. While great Disney films always have a great protagonist, it’s really the villains that steal the show whenever they’re on screen. Their songs are the catchiest, their designs are the most distinctive, and their behaviors are instantly iconic. They are also, for the most part, queer-coded.

Stephanie Murillo 

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  • Home
    • Black History Month Collection >
      • Angelica Dass: The Nature of Color
      • Chicago's Historian, My Father
      • Top 3 Black Artists
      • Pain For Profit
      • Black Historical Figures
      • Hiding Behind the Strength
    • Black History Month 2023 >
      • The Diaspora Wars
      • Growing Up Black
      • The Duality of Afro-Latinos
      • 5 Thing That Make me Happy as a Black Person
      • Black Girls' Hair
      • Hot Takes From A Tired Black Girl
    • Women's History Month >
      • Books Written by Women
      • women are amazing
      • Anonymous Stories: Women’s History Month
    • Hispanic Heritage Month >
      • Hispanic Heritage Month
      • Top 5 Books for Hispanic Heratige Month
      • El Día de los Muertos - FAQ
      • Mexican Independence Day
      • Hispanic Artists
      • Hispanic Authors
    • PODCAST >
      • Love & Dating
      • All Things Black History
    • BALM Founders
    • Teacher's Corner >
      • Teacher's Corner: Gordon
      • Teacher's Corner: Ejzak
      • Teacher's Corner: David
      • Teacher's Corner: Wilde
    • Sports/Clubs
    • Student Businesses
    • Resources >
      • LGBTQ+ Resources
  • Meet Us
    • Socials >
      • Google Forms
  • This Month
    • Op-Eds >
      • What Does It Mean to Fear?
      • The Controversy with Kpop Survival Shows
      • Being Aromantic
      • Why is the AC So Hated? (From an 8th Grader)
      • 5 Things That Make Me Happy as a Queer Person
      • Being An Only Child
      • Being The Youngest Sibling
      • The Downfall of Legos
      • Helicopter Parents and The Fear of Growing Up
      • I'm Done
      • Yes, You Are the Problem
    • Media Reviews >
      • Radiohead - OK Computer
      • Ride the Cyclone Review
      • White Male Rage Movies
      • Top 5 Movies
      • Album Review : DESVELADO - Eslabon Armado
      • Why I Love Steven Universe
      • Book v. Movie: The Hunger Games
    • CREATIVE WRITING >
      • Atlas
      • Armageddon
      • Groups of Three
      • Peace Lilies
      • Father
      • I'll always remember you
    • Location Reviews >
      • Navy Pier
    • Sports Panel >
      • Chess Team Sports Analysis
  • Featured Article
  • Farewell Articles
    • MORANT
    • Final Advice from a DONE Senior
    • Funny Friend
    • Why Everyone Should Go to WashU
    • High School Was NOT The Musical
    • Immigration in Florida
    • Being The Older Sibling
    • My Goodbye Article
    • High School Musical Review from a Senior's Perspective
    • Top 3 Senior statements