#8 Aladdin

In the movie Aladdin culture has a lot to do with the film.  Firstly, Aladdin feels like he can't even talk to Princess Jasmine since he lives on the street.  This has always been part of the Indian culture where traditionally, women marry someone of their social class.  If they don't it's considering "marrying down."  This is what causes Aladdin to tell the Genie to turn him into a prince.  Now that Aladdin is a prince he can now talk, and eventually marry Princess Jasmine.  Also in the film, Princess Jasmine's dad talks about how important is is for women to get married.  Aladdin is similar to Nectar in a Sieve in that Rukmani is considered to be marrying down when she marries Nathan.  Also, Rukmani is very concerned for her daughter Ira, because she didn't marry anyone.  All of these traits are important in the Indian culture.  

MLA: Aladdin.  Dir. Ron Clements and John Musker.  Perf. Scott Weinger and Robin Wilimas.   Walt Disney, 1992.