'In an email to the Independent Journal on Saturday, she said she has given Bob Iger, president of Walt Disney International, "a piece of my mind" for the entertainment giant's decision to glamorize the tomboy character she envisioned.'
'"There is an irresponsibility to this decision that is appalling for women and young girls," she said,'
'"When little girls say they like it because it's more sparkly, that's all fine and good but, subconsciously, they are soaking in the sexy 'come hither' look and the skinny aspect of the new version. It's horrible! Merida was created to break that mold — to give young girls a better, stronger role model, a more attainable role model, something of substance, not just a pretty face that waits around for romance."'
'Signers variously described the new Merida as "vapid," "arm candy," "unrealistic" and "vacant looking."'
'"There is an irresponsibility to this decision that is appalling for women and young girls," she said,'
'"When little girls say they like it because it's more sparkly, that's all fine and good but, subconsciously, they are soaking in the sexy 'come hither' look and the skinny aspect of the new version. It's horrible! Merida was created to break that mold — to give young girls a better, stronger role model, a more attainable role model, something of substance, not just a pretty face that waits around for romance."'
'Signers variously described the new Merida as "vapid," "arm candy," "unrealistic" and "vacant looking."'
From the article.