This was the first time that Amanda’s daughter had seen a family like their own on the TV. As the ‘Doc McStuffins’ that aired on Saturday had a lesbian and interracial couple.
This AM's episode of Doc Mcstuffins features a 2 mom family. the first time our daughter will see a family like hers in a cartoon.
— Amanda Deibert🏳️🌈 (@amandadeibert) August 5, 2017
@Disney it was really exciting and heart warming to see a family like mine on #DocMcStuffins 🏳️🌈💕 Thank you!!! pic.twitter.com/q74E4IGmLc
— Maria Bosford (@Begrateful19) August 5, 2017
In the episode, the family lives through a scary earthquake and learns the importance of having a safety plan in case of emergencies. Except that wasn’t the groundbreaking scene. It’s the series’ decision to feature a same-sex couple, voiced by actors Portia de Rossi and Wanda Sykes, who are both lesbians and it’s breaking the norms.
“I am a fan of Doc McStuffins. My kids, they watch the show. With this episode, they see a family that looks like our family.” Skye’s explained.
A conservative group that goes by name One Million Moms urged others to call Disney and demand that the episode should never air.
“If producers air this episode as originally planned, then conservative families will have no choice but to no longer watch Disney Channel Network in their homes so they can avoid previews, commercials, and reruns.” The group resorted to threats.
The episode however did air and many people stood by it. The hashtag #StandWithDoc has also been trending like crazy.
@Disney Gay parents are great. Kids need to see their families represented! I #StandWithDoc
— shauna cross (@ShaunaCross) August 3, 2017
Inclusion + empowering young girls + science is cool for girls too = #StandWithDoc
— Brian (@BeeMil777) August 4, 2017
@Disney Don't give into the intolerance of bigoted mm. Your show is amazing! Keep the inclusion going! #StandWithDoc
— Mandy Siegfried (@MandaSiegfried) August 3, 2017
See how Disney and Wanda Sykes are teaching families two valuable lessons in one episode of Doc McStuffins.
Geplaatst door GLAAD op Zaterdag 5 augustus 2017