The film operates within a strictly heteronormative framework. It focuses on a traditional romantic arc between Anne Shirley and Gilbert Blythe, with no depictions of non-cisnormative identities.

Anne Shirley provides a nuanced look at female agency by challenging Edwardian social decorum. However, the film reinforces traditional gendered expectations through its depiction of authority and social reputation.

The production prioritizes historical realism with a predominantly white, Anglo-Saxon cast. There is an absence of color-blind casting or intentional racial blending within the community.

The story celebrates rural, agrarian life and established social institutions. It presents a stable, cohesive social fabric that aligns with conventional, traditional Western values.

There are no prominent depictions of visible or invisible disabilities. No characters with disabilities are shown driving the narrative or possessing significant agency.