ウォルト・ディズニーは女性差別主義者だったのか！？

新年最初に扱う話題はこのお話。

メリル・ストリープ、米最大のタブー“W・ディズニーの人種差別主義”を真っ向批判｜サイゾーウーマン

かねてからいくつかのエピソードが聞こえてくることがありました。

私達日本人にとっても、第二次世界大戦中にドナルドダックが主人公の

プロパガンダアニメが制作されており、ヒトラーや明治天皇を揶揄した人物が登場しています。

In 1938, a letter was written from Walt Disney Productions to a female applicant, turning down her request to enroll in the Studios' Animation Training Program. The letter, to the right, states that women did not perform the position of Animator at that time. What it did not say is that women were not capable of such work. This type of job restriction could be found not only at The Walt Disney Studios but at every other animation studio. Put into historical context, this letter illustrates the culturally accepted limited role of women in the workplace in the 1930s. At that time, most companies in America were mostly male-dominated with women providing smaller support roles. There were several prominent women within Walt Disney Productions, well before WWII made women the backbone of the American workforce. In speeches made to his employees on February 10 and 11, 1941, Walt observed that women artists could fully equal their male counterparts, and were being included in his studio animation training program: - See more at: http://www.waltdisney.org/content/defense-walt-disney#sthash.il8jkyFO.dpuf

今回の騒動は、"Saving Mr,Banks"(邦題:ウォルト・ディズニーの約束 3/21公開)で

主演女優を務めたエマ・トンプソン氏を授賞式で紹介する際に

そのオファーを断ったメリル・ストリープ氏がウォルトを批判したとのこと。

メリル・ストリープ氏について、あるいは彼女がなぜウォルト批判をしたか

について、私は一切の興味がありません。

お名前は存じ上げませんでしたが

最近では"マーガレット・サッチャー"でアカデミー賞を獲得された

有名な女優さんだそうです。

エマ・トンプソン氏を紹介する原稿に、なぜ

ウォルト・ディズニーの差別的な思想を批判する内容を組み込もうとしたのか

私には想像もつきませんが

ウォルトの長女ダイアンが設立した

ウォルト・ディズニー・ファミリー・ミュージアムがこれに激しく反論し

特別なページまで設けて具に否定しています。

ページタイトルは"In Difence of Walt Disney"　ウォルト・ディズニーを守るために

と題された記事は、ウォルト・ディズニー・プロダクションズでの女性の役割と

ウォルト・ディズニーと多様性についてエピソードを紹介しています。

In light of the recent rumors that have been spreading about Walt Disney, The Walt Disney Family Museum would be more than happy to debunk misconceptions that have been told as bold, un-sourced statements and wildly false accusations, as part of our mission to enlighten and educate. - See more at: http://www.waltdisney.org/content/defense-walt-disney#sthash.il8jkyFO.dpuf

In light of the recent rumors that have been spreading about Walt Disney, The Walt Disney Family Museum would be more than happy to debunk misconceptions that have been told as bold, un-sourced statements and wildly false accusations, as part of our mission to enlighten and educate.

In light of the recent rumors that have been spreading about Walt Disney, The Walt Disney Family Museum would be more than happy to debunk misconceptions that have been told as bold, un-sourced statements and wildly false accusations, as part of our mission to enlighten and educate. - See more at: http://www.waltdisney.org/content/defense-walt-disney#sthash.il8jkyFO.dpuf

「ウォルトディズニーについて最近広められているデマと照らし合わせて、ウォルト・ディズニー・ファミリー・ミュージアムは、太字で表されている根拠の無い乱暴な冤罪が間違いであると証明することで、より大きな幸せになるだろう、啓発と教育は我々の使命の一環である。」

今日は、前者の"WOMEN'S ROLES AT WALT DISNEY PRODUCTIONS"の

最初の段落を翻訳していきます。

In 1938, a letter was written from Walt Disney Productions to a female applicant, turning down her request to enroll in the Studios' Animation Training Program. The letter, to the right, states that women did not perform the position of Animator at that time. What it did not say is that women were not capable of such work. This type of job restriction could be found not only at The Walt Disney Studios but at every other animation studio. Put into historical context, this letter illustrates the culturally accepted limited role of women in the workplace in the 1930s. At that time, most companies in America were mostly male-dominated with women providing smaller support roles. There were several prominent women within Walt Disney Productions, well before WWII made women the backbone of the American workforce. In speeches made to his employees on February 10 and 11, 1941, Walt observed that women artists could fully equal their male counterparts, and were being included in his studio animation training program:

“If a woman can do the work as well, she is worth as much as a man,” he declared. “The girl artists have the right to expect the same chances for advancement as men, and I honestly believe they may eventually contribute something to this business that men never would or could.”
- See more at: http://www.waltdisney.org/content/defense-walt-disney#sthash.il8jkyFO.dpIn 1938, a letter was written from Walt Disney Productions to a female applicant, turning down her request to enroll in the Studios' Animation Training Program. The letter, to the right, states that women did not perform the position of Animator at that time. What it did not say is that women were not capable of such work. This type of job restriction could be found not only at The Walt Disney Studios but at every other animation studio. Put into historical context, this letter illustrates the culturally accepted limited role of women in the workplace in the 1930s. At that time, most companies in America were mostly male-dominated with women providing smaller support roles. There were several prominent women within Walt Disney Productions, well before WWII made women the backbone of the American workforce. In speeches made to his employees on February 10 and 11, 1941, Walt observed that women artists could fully equal their male counterparts, and were being included in his studio animation training program: - See more at: http://www.waltdisney.org/content/defense-walt-disney#sthash.il8jkyFO.dpuf

In 1938, a letter was written from Walt Disney Productions to a female applicant, turning down her request to enroll in the Studios' Animation Training Program. The letter, to the right, states that women did not perform the position of Animator at that time. What it did not say is that women were not capable of such work. This type of job restriction could be found not only at The Walt Disney Studios but at every other animation studio. Put into historical context, this letter illustrates the culturally accepted limited role of women in the workplace in the 1930s. At that time, most companies in America were mostly male-dominated with women providing smaller support roles. There were several prominent women within Walt Disney Productions, well before WWII made women the backbone of the American workforce. In speeches made to his employees on February 10 and 11, 1941, Walt observed that women artists could fully equal their male counterparts, and were being included in his studio animation training program:

“If a woman can do the work as well, she is worth as much as a man,” he declared. “The girl artists have the right to expect the same chances for advancement as men, and I honestly believe they may eventually contribute something to this business that men never would or could.”
- See more at: http://www.waltdisney.org/content/defense-walt-disney#sthash.il8jkyFO.dpuf

In 1938, a letter was written from Walt Disney Productions to a female applicant, turning down her request to enroll in the Studios' Animation Training Program. The letter, to the right, states that women did not perform the position of Animator at that time. What it did not say is that women were not capable of such work. This type of job restriction could be found not only at The Walt Disney Studios but at every other animation studio. Put into historical context, this letter illustrates the culturally accepted limited role of women in the workplace in the 1930s. At that time, most companies in America were mostly male-dominated with women providing smaller support roles. There were several prominent women within Walt Disney Productions, well before WWII made women the backbone of the American workforce. In speeches made to his employees on February 10 and 11, 1941, Walt observed that women artists could fully equal their male counterparts, and were being included in his studio animation training program:

“If a woman can do the work as well, she is worth as much as a man,” he declared. “The girl artists have the right to expect the same chances for advancement as men, and I honestly believe they may eventually contribute something to this business that men never would or could.”
- See more at: http://www.waltdisney.org/content/defense-walt-disney#sthash.il8jkyFO.dpuf

In 1938, a letter was written from Walt Disney Productions to a female applicant, turning down her request to enroll in the Studios' Animation Training Program. The letter, to the right, states that women did not perform the position of Animator at that time. What it did not say is that women were not capable of such work. This type of job restriction could be found not only at The Walt Disney Studios but at every other animation studio. Put into historical context, this letter illustrates the culturally accepted limited role of women in the workplace in the 1930s. At that time, most companies in America were mostly male-dominated with women providing smaller support roles. There were several prominent women within Walt Disney Productions, well before WWII made women the backbone of the American workforce. In speeches made to his employees on February 10 and 11, 1941, Walt observed that women artists could fully equal their male counterparts, and were being included in his studio animation training program:

“If a woman can do the work as well, she is worth as much as a man,” he declared. “The girl artists have the right to expect the same chances for advancement as men, and I honestly believe they may eventually contribute something to this business that men never would or could.”
- See more at: http://www.waltdisney.org/content/defense-walt-disney#sthash.il8jkyFO.dpuf

In 1938, a letter was written from Walt Disney Productions to a female applicant, turning down her request to enroll in the Studios' Animation Training Program. The letter, to the right, states that women did not perform the position of Animator at that time. What it did not say is that women were not capable of such work. This type of job restriction could be found not only at The Walt Disney Studios but at every other animation studio. Put into historical context, this letter illustrates the culturally accepted limited role of women in the workplace in the 1930s. At that time, most companies in America were mostly male-dominated with women providing smaller support roles. There were several prominent women within Walt Disney Productions, well before WWII made women the backbone of the American workforce. In speeches made to his employees on February 10 and 11, 1941, Walt observed that women artists could fully equal their male counterparts, and were being included in his studio animation training program:

“If a woman can do the work as well, she is worth as much as a man,” he declared. “The girl artists have the right to expect the same chances for advancement as men, and I honestly believe they may eventually contribute something to this business that men never would or could.”
- See more at: http://www.waltdisney.org/content/defense-walt-disney#sthash.il8jkyFO.dpuf

In 1938, a letter was written from Walt Disney Productions to a female applicant, turning down her request to enroll in the Studios' Animation Training Program. The letter, to the right, states that women did not perform the position of Animator at that time. What it did not say is that women were not capable of such work. This type of job restriction could be found not only at The Walt Disney Studios but at every other animation studio. Put into historical context, this letter illustrates the culturally accepted limited role of women in the workplace in the 1930s. At that time, most companies in America were mostly male-dominated with women providing smaller support roles. There were several prominent women within Walt Disney Productions, well before WWII made women the backbone of the American workforce. In speeches made to his employees on February 10 and 11, 1941, Walt observed that women artists could fully equal their male counterparts, and were being included in his studio animation training program:

“If a woman can do the work as well, she is worth as much as a man,” he declared. “The girl artists have the right to expect the same chances for advancement as men, and I honestly believe they may eventually contribute something to this business that men never would or could.”
- See more at: http://www.waltdisney.org/content/defense-walt-disney#sthash.il8jkyFO.dpuf

In 1938, a letter was written from Walt Disney Productions to a female applicant, turning down her request to enroll in the Studios' Animation Training Program. The letter, to the right, states that women did not perform the position of Animator at that time. What it did not say is that women were not capable of such work. This type of job restriction could be found not only at The Walt Disney Studios but at every other animation studio. Put into historical context, this letter illustrates the culturally accepted limited role of women in the workplace in the 1930s. At that time, most companies in America were mostly male-dominated with women providing smaller support roles. There were several prominent women within Walt Disney Productions, well before WWII made women the backbone of the American workforce. In speeches made to his employees on February 10 and 11, 1941, Walt observed that women artists could fully equal their male counterparts, and were being included in his studio animation training program:

“If a woman can do the work as well, she is worth as much as a man,” he declared. “The girl artists have the right to expect the same chances for advancement as men, and I honestly believe they may eventually contribute something to this business that men never would or could.”
- See more at: http://www.waltdisney.org/content/defense-walt-disney#sthash.il8jkyFO.dpuf

In 1938, a letter was written from Walt Disney Productions to a female applicant, turning down her request to enroll in the Studios' Animation Training Program. The letter, to the right, states that women did not perform the position of Animator at that time. What it did not say is that women were not capable of such work. This type of job restriction could be found not only at The Walt Disney Studios but at every other animation studio. Put into historical context, this letter illustrates the culturally accepted limited role of women in the workplace in the 1930s. At that time, most companies in America were mostly male-dominated with women providing smaller support roles. There were several prominent women within Walt Disney Productions, well before WWII made women the backbone of the American workforce. In speeches made to his employees on February 10 and 11, 1941, Walt observed that women artists could fully equal their male counterparts, and were being included in his studio animation training program:

“If a woman can do the work as well, she is worth as much as a man,” he declared. “The girl artists have the right to expect the same chances for advancement as men, and I honestly believe they may eventually contribute something to this business that men never would or could.”
- See more at: http://www.waltdisney.org/content/defense-walt-disney#sthash.il8jkyFO.dpuf

In 1938, a letter was written from Walt Disney Productions to a female applicant, turning down her request to enroll in the Studios' Animation Training Program. The letter, to the right, states that women did not perform the position of Animator at that time. What it did not say is that women were not capable of such work. This type of job restriction could be found not only at The Walt Disney Studios but at every other animation studio. Put into historical context, this letter illustrates the culturally accepted limited role of women in the workplace in the 1930s. At that time, most companies in America were mostly male-dominated with women providing smaller support roles. There were several prominent women within Walt Disney Productions, well before WWII made women the backbone of the American workforce. In speeches made to his employees on February 10 and 11, 1941, Walt observed that women artists could fully equal their male counterparts, and were being included in his studio animation training program:

“If a woman can do the work as well, she is worth as much as a man,” he declared. “The girl artists have the right to expect the same chances for advancement as men, and I honestly believe they may eventually contribute something to this business that men never would or could.”
- See more at: http://www.waltdisney.org/content/defense-walt-disney#sthash.il8jkyFO.dpuf

In 1938, a letter was written from Walt Disney Productions to a female applicant, turning down her request to enroll in the Studios' Animation Training Program. The letter, to the right, states that women did not perform the position of Animator at that time. What it did not say is that women were not capable of such work. This type of job restriction could be found not only at The Walt Disney Studios but at every other animation studio. Put into historical context, this letter illustrates the culturally accepted limited role of women in the workplace in the 1930s. At that time, most companies in America were mostly male-dominated with women providing smaller support roles. There were several prominent women within Walt Disney Productions, well before WWII made women the backbone of the American workforce. In speeches made to his employees on February 10 and 11, 1941, Walt observed that women artists could fully equal their male counterparts, and were being included in his studio animation training program:

“If a woman can do the work as well, she is worth as much as a man,” he declared. “The girl artists have the right to expect the same chances for advancement as men, and I honestly believe they may eventually contribute something to this business that men never would or could.”

「1938年、女性の志願者に宛てたウォルト・ディズニー・プロダクションからの手紙は、スタジオのアニメーションのトレーニングプログラムに登録するという彼女の申し出を断るものであった。

右に示した手紙では、女性はその時点でアニメーターの役を行わなかったと述べている。

女性がこのような仕事をすることができなかったということを表しています。

このような職務制限は、ウォルト・ディズニー・スタジオのみではなく、他のすべてのアニメーションスタジオで見られた。歴史的な文脈に入れると、この手紙が表していることは、1930年代では、職場における女性の職務を制限することは文化的に受け入れられていた。

当時のアメリカでは、多くの企業が、男性が支配的で女性には小さいサポート役を提供していた。

ウォルト・ディズニー・プロダクションズ内には何人かの立派な女性がいて、第二次世界大戦よりずっと前からアメリカの労働力の背骨を成してきた。

ウォルトは女性アーティストが男性と十分同等であると観察し、彼のスタジオのアニメーションのトレーニングプログラムに引き入れられた、そして1941年2月10日,11日にウォルトは従業員に対するスピーチの中で、

”女性が同等の仕事を行うことができるのであれば、彼女は男と同じくらいの価値があります。”と宣言し、彼は続けた。

”女の子のアーティストも昇進のチャンスを男性と同様に期待する権利を持っていて、そして私は正直、彼女たちは、男性ができること、できないことに関わらず、最終的にこのビジネスに何かを貢献するだろうと信じている。”」

少し読みづらい日本語訳で申し訳ありませんが、要約しますと

メリル・ストリープ氏が出典とした1938年の手紙が書かれた時代では、女性差別的な職務制限はウォルト・ディズニー・プロダクションズに限らず、アメリカの多くの企業で見られるものであった。
そして、第二次世界大戦以前より、ウォルト・ディズニー・プロダクションズでは先駆けて何人かの女性が活躍していた。
そして、ウォルト自身が従業員に対するスピーチで、男性と同等の働きぶりができる女性であれば、同等のチャンスを与えて事業に貢献することが期待されると述べた。

つまり、男尊女卑が一般的なアメリカ社会で、いち早く機会均等を導入しようとしていたのはウォルト・ディズニーであると反論しています。

次の段落では、具体的に数名の女性がウォルト・ディズニー・プロダクションズで、どのように活躍したかを紹介しています。

従業員に対するスピーチの日付まで記録してるのか、と驚きました。

社長の朝礼みたいなもんじゃないんですね(^_^;)笑

本日はここまで。

※以上は、ウォルト・ディズニー・ファミリーミュージアムHPに記載された内容を私なりに日本語訳を付したものであって、内容を保証するものではありません。

In 1938, a letter was written from Walt Disney Productions to a female applicant, turning down her request to enroll in the Studios' Animation Training Program. The letter, to the right, states that women did not perform the position of Animator at that time. What it did not say is that women were not capable of such work. This type of job restriction could be found not only at The Walt Disney Studios but at every other animation studio. Put into historical context, this letter illustrates the culturally accepted limited role of women in the workplace in the 1930s. At that time, most companies in America were mostly male-dominated with women providing smaller support roles. There were several prominent women within Walt Disney Productions, well before WWII made women the backbone of the American workforce. In speeches made to his employees on February 10 and 11, 1941, Walt observed that women artists could fully equal their male counterparts, and were being included in his studio animation training program: - See more at: http://www.waltdisney.org/content/defense-walt-disney#sthash.il8jkyFO.dpuf

In 1938, a letter was written from Walt Disney Productions to a female applicant, turning down her request to enroll in the Studios' Animation Training Program. The letter, to the right, states that women did not perform the position of Animator at that time. What it did not say is that women were not capable of such work. This type of job restriction could be found not only at The Walt Disney Studios but at every other animation studio. Put into historical context, this letter illustrates the culturally accepted limited role of women in the workplace in the 1930s. At that time, most companies in America were mostly male-dominated with women providing smaller support roles. There were several prominent women within Walt Disney Productions, well before WWII made women the backbone of the American workforce. In speeches made to his employees on February 10 and 11, 1941, Walt observed that women artists could fully equal their male counterparts, and were being included in his studio animation training program: - See more at: http://www.waltdisney.org/content/defense-walt-disney#sthash.il8jkyFO.d
In 1938, a letter was written from Walt Disney Productions to a female applicant, turning down her request to enroll in the Studios' Animation Training Program. The letter, to the right, states that women did not perform the position of Animator at that time. What it did not say is that women were not capable of such work. This type of job restriction could be found not only at The Walt Disney Studios but at every other animation studio. Put into historical context, this letter illustrates the culturally accepted limited role of women in the workplace in the 1930s. At that time, most companies in America were mostly male-dominated with women providing smaller support roles. There were several prominent women within Walt Disney Productions, well before WWII made women the backbone of the American workforce. In speeches made to his employees on February 10 and 11, 1941, Walt observed that women artists could fully equal their male counterparts, and were being included in his studio animation training program: - See more at: http://www.waltdisney.org/content/defense-walt-disney#sthash.il8jkyFO.dpuf
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In 1938, a letter was written from Walt Disney Productions to a female applicant, turning down her request to enroll in the Studios' Animation Training Program. The letter, to the right, states that women did not perform the position of Animator at that time. What it did not say is that women were not capable of such work. This type of job restriction could be found not only at The Walt Disney Studios but at every other animation studio. Put into historical context, this letter illustrates the culturally accepted limited role of women in the workplace in the 1930s. At that time, most companies in America were mostly male-dominated with women providing smaller support roles. There were several prominent women within Walt Disney Productions, well before WWII made women the backbone of the American workforce. In speeches made to his employees on February 10 and 11, 1941, Walt observed that women artists could fully equal their male counterparts, and were being included in his studio animation training program: - See more at: http://www.waltdisney.org/content/defense-walt-disney#sthash.il8jkyFO.dpuf

In 1938, a letter was written from Walt Disney Productions to a female applicant, turning down her request to enroll in the Studios' Animation Training Program. The letter, to the right, states that women did not perform the position of Animator at that time. What it did not say is that women were not capable of such work. This type of job restriction could be found not only at The Walt Disney Studios but at every other animation studio. Put into historical context, this letter illustrates the culturally accepted limited role of women in the workplace in the 1930s. At that time, most companies in America were mostly male-dominated with women providing smaller support roles. There were several prominent women within Walt Disney Productions, well before WWII made women the backbone of the American workforce. In speeches made to his employees on February 10 and 11, 1941, Walt observed that women artists could fully equal their male counterparts, and were being included in his studio animation training program:

“If a woman can do the work as well, she is worth as much as a man,” he declared. “The girl artists have the right to expect the same chances for advancement as men, and I honestly believe they may eventually contribute something to this business that men never would or could.”
- See more at: http://www.waltdisney.org/content/defense-walt-disney#sthash.il8jkyFO.dpuf

WOMEN'S ROLES AT WALT DISNEY PRODUCTIONS

WOMEN'S ROLES AT WALT DISNEY PRODUCTIONS"

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ディズニー好き男子のブログです！大阪から三重県に移り住んだため東京ディズニーリゾートへのインパ頻度は少なめで恐縮ですが、関西でのディズニー関連イベントに積極的に参加したいと思っています！

ディズニー好き男子のブログです！
大阪から三重県に移り住んだため東京ディズニーリゾートへのインパ頻度は少なめで恐縮ですが、
関西でのディズニー関連イベントに積極的に参加したいと思っています！

ディズニー好き男子のブログです！ 大阪から三重県に移り住んだため東京ディズニーリゾートへのインパ頻度は少なめで恐縮ですが、 関西でのディズニー関連イベントに積極的に参加したいと思っています！

ディズニー好き男子のブログです！
大阪から三重県に移り住んだため東京ディズニーリゾートへのインパ頻度は少なめで恐縮ですが、
関西でのディズニー関連イベントに積極的に参加したいと思っています！