Race Class and Gender in Girlfight
The independent film Girlfight touches on the issues of race, class, and gender, through the main character, Diana Guzman. ... Diana’s race and ethnicity shaped her life. ... The issue of social class also plays a major role in shaping Diana’s life. ... In one instance, Diana was able to use social class to her advantage. ... Gender is the strongest aspect that is presented in Girlfight. The sign outside of the gym that reads “Boys Club” shows the obvious gender conflict in the movie - Diana’s participation and success in a male-dominated sport. ... ” She is fully aware of the gender stereotypes that she must overcome in order to be taken seriously as a boxer. ... “This rinky-dink operation let this goddamn gender-blind program get out of hand,” says Adrian’s trainer. ... This goes along with Judith Butler’s argument that “there is no gender identity behind the expressions of gender” and that the direction of femininity and masculinity is socially derived. ... Race, class, and gender intersect with the question of whether or not boxing could be Diana’s ticket out of the projects. ... It is difficult for most people to climb up in social class, and if they do succeed in doing so, it is in only a few steps. Given her current class, it would be difficult for her to be able to get far away from the projects. ... We all love to hear about the American “rags to riches” dream, and her race, class, and gender would make her stand out from the other stories.