Belle was constantly living under the threat of physical violence (Picture: Disney)

Schools have been accused of political correctness after a lesson plan emerged that taught pupils that Beauty and the Beast promotes domestic abuse.

A lesson plan reveals that Belle is actually the victim of a bad relationship in which ‘her only asset is her sexuality’.

It says that: ‘The Beast does not attack Belle but the threat of physical violence is present.

‘The movie says if a woman is pretty and sweet natured she can change an abusive man into a kind and gentle man.


‘In other words, it is the woman’s fault if her man abuses her. And of course, the beast turns into a handsome prince because ugly people cannot be happy.’

It’s not the only Disney film that is setting a bad example for children.



Other favourite characters are portrayed as scheming bimbos who boost macho ideas about female slavery by their willingness to do anything to get a man.

Others include The Little Mermaid, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Aladdin’s Princess Jasmine, and Snow White – branded a domestic skivvy for the seven dwarves.

‘She doesn’t mind house work because she is sure a rich young man will soon come and take her away,’ they are told.

Cinderella will do anything to please her man (Picture: Disney)

‘This is typical of Disney’s movies. Young women are naturally happy home-makers. They wait – like Snow White in her coma – until a man comes along to give them life.’

The lesson plan called Racism/Sexism in Disney, targetted at 11 to 16-year-olds, was put online by a teacher in England for lessons such as RE and Citizenship.

Phil Davies, the Tory MP for Shipley, West Yorkshire. said: ‘Parents will be horrified to think that their children are being brainwashed with this politically correct claptrap.

‘Most parents send their kids to school to learn about maths, science and history – not to be brainwashed with garbage like this.

‘The Government should stop this idiocy and ensure schools teach things that parents expect.’

Chris McGovern, Chairman of the Campaign for Real Education, stormed: ‘These lesson plans represent an ignorant, insidious and covert attack on family values and on the ancient wisdom of fairy tales.

‘They are part of a deliberate strategy to pull apart the ties that bind our society together.

‘Fairy tales, including the Disney versions, allow children to make sense of the world whilst alerting them to its dangers.

‘Like much literature and art, they use stereotypical characters to demonstrate the battle between love and hatred, goodness and evil, honesty and deceit.

‘By undermining and subverting that support and tradition these model lessons are cruel to children and they are, also, dangerous to their well-being and to their mental health.

‘Many parents will be appalled at the way children are being brain-washed by the promotion of politically correct fanaticism in the classroom.

‘They are right to be fearful of the brave new world being created by our so-called ‘education’ system.’

A Disney spokesman said: ‘For more than 90 years, Disney’s timeless stories and beloved characters, including Disney Princesses, have been universal, relatable and relevant for everyone.



‘They are loved by millions of children and adults across gender because it is their inner qualities such as determination, kindness, loyalty, humour, courage and wit that shine through and define them.’

A Department for Educaion spokesman said: ‘Schools are best placed to decide what resources are most appropriate for their children, in consultation with parents.

‘There are a range of resources available online but we trust teachers to decide on the best ones to use when developing lessons which are age-appropriate.’