Disney princesses have undergone a radical awakening over the decades. Here’s a ranking, from kept women to woke warriors:

1. 12. Snow White — 'Snow White & the Seven Dwarves'

   Serves as non-paid domestic help for household of tiny men; rescued from spell by a larger man.

   

2. 11. Cinderella — 'Cinderella'

   Finds her true love only when he finds out she cleans up real nice.

   

3. 10. Aurora — 'Sleeping Beauty'

   Kissing the right man solves all life’s problems for her, including evil spells.

   

4. 9. Ariel — 'The Little Mermaid'

   Gives up her family, friends, lifestyle and home to be with a guy — who falls for her even though she doesn’t speak.

   

5. 8. Belle — 'Beauty & the Beast'

   Being a bookworm helps heroine outwit her captor, albeit one she falls for anyway.

   

6. 7. Jasmine — 'Aladdin'

   Strong ruler with a tiger as a pet, but still needs a man and his flying carpet to rescue her.

   

7. 6. Tiana — 'The Princess & The Frog'

   Aspiring independent restaurateur embarks on unconventional romance with frog-man, but in the end is told her ambitions aren’t as important as love.

   

8. 5. Mulan — 'Mulan'

   Young girl aims to subvert the patriarchy by donning male drag and becoming a warrior, but still needs to cut off her hair for equality.

   

9. 4. Rapunzel — 'Tangled'

   Imprisoned heroine matches wits with her non-royal rescuer; they fall in love after they sacrifice for each other.

   

10. 3. Merida — 'Brave'

    Bow-slinging Celtic princess makes play for independence from arranged marriage; succeeds.

    

11. 2. Elsa and Anna — 'Frozen'

    One sister goes it alone to live large in ice palace; the other outs Prince Charming as a jerk. In the end, it’s sisterly love — not romantic love — that saves the day.

    

12. 1. Moana — 'Moana'

    Rescues herself from a volcano goddess. Holds her own with a demigod. No romantic plot at all.