Social Classes In Zootopia

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In the film “Zootopia” the main issue that is focused throughout the movie is the presence of predators and prey. The movie also focuses on the somewhat social standards built in this “perfect” society. However, as we all know there are no “perfect” societies, and that every society has its flaws. We start with the first issue of how predators and prey should interact with each other. In one of the first scenes we see Judy, the bunny and one of the main characters of the movie, standing up for one of her friends from a fox. Through this we see our basis for the movie and the social hierarchy of Zootopia itself. Social classes in an animated children’s movie aren’t exactly something that we would be used to. Even though, we see throughout the …show more content…

The movie also shows us what happens in this world when people see others as less than themselves. As with the example of Judy defending her friend against the fox. She is scratched by him but in the end still does not let her natural instincts of fear overpower her dreams. Judy is classified as the weakest link throughout the movie, but continues to prove herself against the odds. The examples of social classes throughout the movie I think are also very close to what our social classes look like today. Generally, we see the “bigger” person being the one in charge. When in reality we shouldn’t automatically throw someone’s chances for success away just because they don’t look as capable as another. It adds to my understanding of the Public Affairs mission by showing that nothing can stand in the way of someone else’s pursuit of happiness. Judy had many chances in which she could have walked away, or even gave up on her dreams before she even left for Zootopia. It also helps me to see that you should never underestimate the person standing next to you, nor should anyone be denied their chance in order to

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