Disney

1. A shiny object worn on the head.
3. Dependence on another person, often a male hero, to solve problems.
6. Trait frequently emphasized over competence or agency in some critiques. (6)
7. Male royal figure who often rescues or validates the heroine in classic fairy tales.
10. Oversimplified expectation about how girls should behave. (10)
11. Finish the statement “Happily Ever……”
12. Someone who rescues another person.
13. The person a princess often marries in fairy tales.

2. Following rules and authority; critics argue princesses are sometimes rewarded for this. (9)
4. Doing what others expect instead of making your own choices
5. Word critics use when discussing heroines who wait for events rather than driving them. (7)
8. Traditional expectations about how girls and women should behave
9. A relationship goal that often drives the plot. (7)