A KID LIKE JAKE

 

A kid like Jake, a movie worth seeing

Streaming on Amazon Prime you can watch “A kid like Jake”, a drama film released in 2018, directed by Silas Howard. It stars Claire Danes and Jim Parsons as parents navigating the challenges of raising a gender non conforming child,

They find themselves facing the challenges of accepting and understanding his gender identity. The story revolves around their journey to find the right school for Jake while addressing social expectations and prejudices.

The film explores themes of acceptance, social norms, and the unconditional love parents have for their children, even in the face of social pressures.

 

Gender equality and gender stereotypes

 The movie highlights that the lack of rights and opportunities for women contributes to the perpetuation of poverty and the impoverishment of communities. Addressing gender inequalities requires a change in social norms and the adoption of inclusive and cost-effective policies to support women, promote gender equality and foster sustainable development.

Gender stereotypes have existed since ancient times, but nowadays they are very present, in some countries and cultures today. Figures show that women still face abuse even in those countries who are traditionally referred to as developed and advanced.

by Rayan Biondo, Andrea Bozza, Sofia Furgeri, Denisia Gurghis, Ambra Uruci and Arshpreet Kaur, class 2f.