Bend it like Beckham is a family film, directed by …..and released in 2002. The setting is London and focuses on two teenagers from culturally diverse backgrounds, whose dream is of becoming professional soccer players. Although, soccer is a predominant feature of the film, other issues of gender, culture, racism, and discrimination are addressed through the characters and their interactions both at home and socially.
Jesminder and her family are of Sikh parentage with the native language Punjabi. It is within this context that the importance of gender roles are shown to play an important part in the lives of the characters. Highlighted are society’s expectations and rules, which are quite specific for men and women. As such, through the family
Jesminder and her family are of Sikh parentage with the native language Punjabi. It is within this context that the importance of gender roles are shown to play an important part in the lives of the characters. Highlighted are society’s expectations and rules, which are quite specific for men and women. As such, through the family