This paper explores the "dog-girl" archetype in popular media, tracing its evolution from literal canine characters to human characters with dog-like traits (kemonomimi) and contemporary digital subcultures. It examines how these depictions mirror shifting societal views on loyalty, gender, and identity, particularly through the lens of recent trans-feminine "puppygirl" cultures on social media. 1. Introduction: Defining the Dog-Girl
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Mainstream popular media has long used female canine characters to teach lessons about domesticity, loyalty, and care. Lady and the Tramp This paper explores the "dog-girl" archetype in popular
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