Elena, Princesa of the Periphery: Disney's Flexible Latina Girl

In the summer of 2016, Disney introduced its first Latina princess, Elena of Avalor. Princesa of the Periphery explores this Disney property using multiple case studies to understand its approach to girlhood and Latinidad. Following the circuit of culture model, author Diana Leon-Boys teases out moments of complex negotiations by Disney, producers, and audiences as they navigate Elena’s circulation.

Case studies highlight how a flexible Latinidad is deployed through corporate materials, soci...