Today, stereotypes for men are still present. A man is to be strong, brave, athletic and masculine. Anything less would be considered not manly. Sports such as football, basketball, and boxing are considered masculine sports. Where as, ballet is considered feminine because it is characterized by grace and precision of movement. This stereotype is portrayed in the movie, Billy Elliot.
Billy Elliot is a movie that depicts stereotypes against males. Billy Elliot is about an eleven-year-old boy that has a natural talent for ballet dancing, but his father will not allow it. Billy's father wants him to pursue boxing, but Billy goes against his father's will and pursues ballet. This difference in opinion makes Billy overwhelmed with frustration. Furthermore, his peer criticizes him for being in a feminine ac
Living in a non-industrial area, it was difficult for Billy's father to earn money. He had to work the mines to provide food and shelter for his family. He wanted his son to have a good future. Saving his spare money, he sent Billy to weekly boxing lessons. However, Billy did not enjoy the sport because he lost in matches and was often hurt. One day he stumbled across a ballet class. Intrigued, he began to take ballet lessons and fell in love with it. Billy kept his ballet lessons a secret because he knew his father would disapprove. Nevertheless, he felt pressured to box. When his father finally learned the truth, he was shocked. He was angry that his son used his hard earned money to pursue a feminine activity.
Billy's ballet teacher, Mrs. Wilkinson, gave him the help and support he needed. She saw Billy's talent for
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