While princesses from the Disney Renaissance, and later, like Ariel or Rapunzel were certainly major improvements, they still fell victim to many of the same tropes that had plagued their predecessors.
To many, the Disney Princess is a damsel in distress that needs a hero to save her.
As popular as Disney Princesses are, they have also received a great deal of criticism over the years from those who don’t view them as strong role models for women.
The early generation of princesses, including Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty, were much more passive characters who were focused on finding love beyond all else.