Question 2 - Finhas
Would it be okay for a gay man to play Football? What are the standards for a man to be considered manly?
Would it be okay for a gay man to play Football? What are the standards for a man to be considered manly?
Why is it that we unconsciously value women's sports less?
Elite male cyclists are often made fun of for shaving their legs in the USA but not in Europe. The reason they sahve is to keep road tar and other debris from sticking to their legs while riding. Although their is a function for the shaving, why is it still joked about?
Homosexuality is not talked about very much in sports. When it is talked about its usually stereotypes for athletes. If a male is a cheerleader he is stereotypically a homosexual. If a woman body builds or resembles a very muscular figure she may be considered a lesbian. Why is it that we consider a woman a lesbian just because she looks and can perform at a level a male can? Shouldn’t she be congratulated for being a tremendous and skilled athlete?
Homosexuality came up twice in Bend it Like Beckham. Once from a cultural standpoint and another because of sports. Why are women stereotyped as lesbians because of sports they play?
The dad in the movie makes all the choices for his family. He makes the decision for whom his daughter marries and what she can do with her life. Why does he need to make the decisions for his family? And is this fair, why or why not?