Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: The depiction of female athletes in Hindi sports films has notably progressed, transitioning from peripheral positions to prominent pivotal figures. Films like Chak De! India, Dangal, Mary Kom, Panga, and Saala Khadoos explore the many problems encountered by women in sports, encompassing gender discrimination, societal expectations, and personal sacrifices. These films confront and contest dominant gender stereotypes while advocating a narrative of empowerment, resilience, and the dismantling of barriers. These films, by highlighting the challenges and successes of female athletes, have facilitated societal transformation and enhanced the acceptability of women in athletics.
Authors: Shweta Tiwari, Garima Shrivastava
Institution: Apex University, Jaipur
Language: English
Subfield: Visual Arts and Performing Arts
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4406399258