Controversies with the Walt Dinsey Company - 1471 Words

When someone is asked what their favorite childhood movie is, their mind most likely automatically thinks of one word- Disney. Once they think of that there is an array of movies to choose from. The Walt Disney Company has been making its place in this world for almost one hundred years. Over the decades Disney has become a household name whether it be through their blockbuster movies, television channel, books, products, resorts, cruise line or their world famous theme parks. The Walt Disney Company has spread its ideas and products of imagination throughout the globe. However, some may consider this to be negative when considering its past and recent controversies. Disney has hurt its reputation because of cases of poor environmental management, human rights violations, and its ethnic and racial stereotyping. To understand how globally profound The Walt Disney Company is, you must see the history behind the multi-billion dollar business. Like most businesses it started out as a sm all company when brothers Walt Disney and Roy O. Disney created â€Å"The Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio† on October 6, 1923. The following January the first Mickey Mouse cartoon strip was formed which would later on be one of its most famous trademarks. In October of 1949, Disney Music was created and six years later on July 17th of 1955, the first Disney Park, Disneyland in Anaheim California, opened its doors. Following this, television show Mickey Mouse Club, and Mary Poppins premiered.