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Bend It Like Beckham
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Bend It Like Beckham |
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2.82 |
Bend it like Beckham
In this essay I will discuss how Jess’ parents personal and religious beliefs effect Jess’ life in the film Bend It Like Beckham. Jess’ family are Indian, and are all very religious, especially her parents. This makes it hard for Jess to do certain things, such as playing soccer and dating non-Indian boys, because she is afraid she will be breaking rules set by her culture or religion.
One thing Jess loves is playing soccer, although her family makes it hard for her to do this. Jess’ father doesn’t want her to play due to a past racist experience he had. He used to play cricket but was ridiculed for being Indian. Therefore he is worried that his daughter may experience the same thing. Jess’ mother also doesn’t want approve of her playing soccer. She is old fashioned with her view of a women’s role in the family. The mother believes that Jess should be learning to cook Indian recipies rather than “playing” soccer. I can’t agree with Jess’ mother, as my mum has always supported me in the sports I have played, and does not hold the same view on women in the household.
Through soccer Jess meets Joe. Joe is the coach of the soccer team Jess plays for behind her parent’s backs. Jess’ relationship with Joe is affected because although she really likes him, her culture does not allow her to date or marry a white Irish boy, which is what Joe is. This puts great strain on their relationship plus the fact that Jess’ mum would not approve of her hanging around him, especially seeing as he is not Indian. Although, Jess and Joe have something’s in common. They have both been the butt of racist, which I think helps them to understand each other.
One problem Jess has to face with Joe and her family is lying. Her parents do not allow her to play therefore she lies to them in order to play without them knowing. She either tells her parents t...Read entire document
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