"Jake and the Neverland Pirates" is a show about a pirate, Jake, and his crew Izzy ( a pirate princess) and Cubby. Jake sets out to save him and his friends from evil pirates such as Captain Hook who participate in acts of piracy and crime. The inclusion of a female character in the main cast was most interesting to me. She is Jake's subordinate, but not portrayed as a wench. Perhaps that's a harsh comparison, but pirates are known as male domineering criminals who beg, borrow and steal to get what they want. I think the inclusion of a female pirate as part of the gang challenges gender norms. Even though Jake is seen as the hero without Izzy's help he wouldn't have achieved heroism.
Here's a link to the "Jake and the Neverland Pirates" theme song.
http://disney.go.com/disneyjunior/jake-and-the-never-land-pirates/jake-and-the-never-land-pirates-videos-episodes/jakes-disney-junior-theme-song-2014624
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