I finally saw the new Disney animation Frozen. In many ways Frozen
is like any other Disney movie. It has the perfect ingredients: the fearless
princess, the epic journey, the risk of death, a touch of humor and of course,
a love story. Everyone loves a good love story! Check out the Trailer.
Princess Anna is the younger of two girls. As children the
two princesses Anna and Elsa, were very close but an accident involving Elsa’s secret
powers separated them from the rest of the world and from each other. As a
result the girls grew up in seclusion, Princess Elsa hid away in her room
because she was afraid and ashamed of her powers while Princess Anna was left
confused and alone thinking that Elsa had rejected her.
The younger sister Anna grew up hungry for relationship with
her sister and social connection with the surrounding kingdom. One day the
castle was opened up to the public. Princess Anna, desperate for love, falls
for the first prince she meets whom is actually a predatory prince. This prince
tries to take advantage of her desperate for love and affection; he wants to
marry then kill her so he can be king. Has this stopped sounding like the
perfect Disney story?
The emotionally-starved, desperate-for-love young woman sets
the scene for a different, more sinister story happening not on movie screen
but in our homes, schools and communities.
Today, the majority
of North America’s girls are growing up in a climate that breed’s insecurity,
loneliness and a dangerous desperation for love.
Pimps are taking advantage of our girls by grooming them for
the purpose of sexual exploitation.
The relationship between a male pimp and his girl(s) is a complex one. The pimp
will seek out vulnerable girls who are desperate for love and affection, just
like our prince in the movie Frozen.
After a girl is selected her future pimp will condition her through a complex
process of manipulation, false love and feigned attraction. The pimp (or
boyfriend in the mind of the girl) may shower the girl with gifts, physical/emotional
affection and promises of a better future. This is the critical stage in
establishing the long-term mind control over the girl. This will later pave the
way for unquestioned obedience and submission allowing the pimp to coerce her
into the sex industry.
Today, the majority of North America’s girls are growing up in a climate that breed’s insecurity, loneliness and a dangerous desperation for love.
Like the storyline of Disney’s Frozen, perhaps sex trafficking seems like a distant tale. Sadly, that
couldn’t be further from the truth. On a
daily basis, young women are being forced into the sex industry by boyfriend
figures that turn out to be pimps.
Do you know a young person who is vulnerable or perhaps you
suspect a girl being recruited for the purposes of sex trafficking? Plan a movie night once Frozen comes out on DVD
and use the story to speak to your girls around issues of starving for
love.
In future blogs I will share with you for preventative measures, the specific signs and behaviours of a young girl being at risk
of prostitution or other abusive relationships.
JANE GALBREATH
JANE GALBREATH
Jane is a theology graduate and social work student,
living in Saskatchewan. She spends her summers leading international youth
mission teams. She has is passionate about empowering young women to serve God
particularly young women struggling with trauma and mental health issues. Jane
has been a victim of sexual violence so she knows the heartache, shame,
strength and courage it takes to face being a victim. Jane is a blogger and
advocate for other females who have been victims of sexual violence because she
knows that it is possible to not only survive but to come out the other side
strong. After many years of healing Jane comes to you from that place! For more
information and to visit Jane’s blog click here http://hopeforherblog.wordpress.com/about/
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