Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

2-11-2026

Department 1

First Year Seminar

Department 2

East Asian Studies

Abstract

In America, we are taught that we should live for ourselves. We are told we have personal freedom to be an individual and do what we want. Ancient China prioritized collectivism, an idea deeply rooted in Confucianism. Collectivism is about hierarchy, family, duty, and obligation. Disney’s Mulan movies differ from the Chinese legend of Mulan by emphasizing American values of individuality and self-discovery.

Comments

This poster was created based on work for FYS-W 113: Warriors, Enchantresses, and Beasts and presented as a part of the eleventh annual CAFE Symposium on February 11, 2026.

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Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License.

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