Intersectionality in "Bend It Like Beckham"

I thought the documentary “The Aggressives” was interesting because it demonstrated the complexities of intersectionality. As women who challenge traditional notions of race and sexuality, these women provide a voice for women who may not typically be represented in society. These women were not easily confined into simple categories, and that was okay with them. This reminds me of the movie “Bend It Like Beckham” because in that movie, the main character Jess had a male Indian friend who was also gay. In one of the scenes, when her best friend comes out to her, Jess replies in shock, “You can’t be gay! You’re Indian!” Nevertheless, Jess’s friend defends his identity as both Indian and homosexual. This is yet another example of intersectionality because being Indian and being gay can seem like two distinct, yet defining identities. But in reality, sexuality, race, and gender are ideas that are constantly intertwining. As such, there will always be people who challenge typical beliefs about standard identities because the traits that define them are more complex than simple generalizations.