Bend it like Beckham
Describe an important idea in the text. Explain how the director showed you this idea through film techniques.
An important idea displayed throughout the film Bend It Like Beckham (Directed by Gurinda Chadha) was the act of challenging ‘gender stereotypes’. I found the presentation of conflicting typical gender requirements especially important because this taught me that expectations are not always meant to be met, and that sometimes going against them gives you the opportunity to become the person you would like to be, and not what others want you to.
The demonstration of challenging gender stereotypes in Bend It Like Beckham played a vital role in the moral of the visual text. It also assists in character building throughout the movie. This is shown through the character Jess Bhamra. Her parents set with extremely high rituals and a sister close to marriage, Jess is trusted to become the standard Sikh housewife in order to pursue the future that is expected from her. However, Jess’ interest is someplace else - the girl has a great passion for football. She is defiant of her parents by sneaking out or lying to them so she can carry out her determination of playing the sport, despite their disapproval. As football is known to be a more masculine sport, this suggests the focus on provoking gender stereotyping, as Jess plays the sport with her own motivation. She is rebelling against the traditions of a female in her culture. This made me consider the difference between multiple family/religion values. Things like woman playing football are more socially acceptable in some cultures than others (i.e. English to Indian).
One reason why this idea is important in the film, is because it portrays different points of views. Chadha compares Jess and her sister, Pinky, by using the technique of inter-cutting the scenes of Jess’ football final and Pinky’s wedding celebration. By doing this, the director is clearly showing how the sisters differ. Pinky is
An important idea displayed throughout the film Bend It Like Beckham (Directed by Gurinda Chadha) was the act of challenging ‘gender stereotypes’. I found the presentation of conflicting typical gender requirements especially important because this taught me that expectations are not always meant to be met, and that sometimes going against them gives you the opportunity to become the person you would like to be, and not what others want you to.
The demonstration of challenging gender stereotypes in Bend It Like Beckham played a vital role in the moral of the visual text. It also assists in character building throughout the movie. This is shown through the character Jess Bhamra. Her parents set with extremely high rituals and a sister close to marriage, Jess is trusted to become the standard Sikh housewife in order to pursue the future that is expected from her. However, Jess’ interest is someplace else - the girl has a great passion for football. She is defiant of her parents by sneaking out or lying to them so she can carry out her determination of playing the sport, despite their disapproval. As football is known to be a more masculine sport, this suggests the focus on provoking gender stereotyping, as Jess plays the sport with her own motivation. She is rebelling against the traditions of a female in her culture. This made me consider the difference between multiple family/religion values. Things like woman playing football are more socially acceptable in some cultures than others (i.e. English to Indian).
One reason why this idea is important in the film, is because it portrays different points of views. Chadha compares Jess and her sister, Pinky, by using the technique of inter-cutting the scenes of Jess’ football final and Pinky’s wedding celebration. By doing this, the director is clearly showing how the sisters differ. Pinky is