The Representation of Female Athletes in CinemaImages of women in sport and cultural ideals of women have evolved somewhat synchronously over time. As notions about the roles and perceptions of women evolve, so do the representation of female athletes and the acceptance of women's athletics within cultural norms. Likewise, as women began to break down gender barriers in sport, perceptions of women's roles changed and the change in representation and perception led to increased acceptance of women as athletes. In the documentary about female athletes, there were images of strong women. driven competitors and athletes who competed more within society's expectations and limitations of them as women than against other competitors in their respective fields. They were confronted with images of weak, passive and domesticated women. These images led to the misconception that cycling would damage women's reproductive systems, that it was inappropriate to sweat, and that even something as non-competitive as pushing a stroller was "too liberating for women." . It was these perceptions of the late Victorian era and early decades of the 20th century that prevented women from running great distances and hid the athleticism and tenacity of a tennis match under the guise of a parade of fashion. the series involved images of women in relation to cultural and familial expectations. In "Bend It like Beckham", the dominance of role expectations on the main character came from her family and her mother's expectations of her as a daughter. He was constantly asked or called upon to cook, prepare meals or events, or go shopping, and to be more concerned with female interests. In this thread......middle of paper......had a Black coach, and was able to join the team. This integration in turn led to the formation of friendships that changed values ​​and, ultimately, an overall increased acceptance of integration and a shift in racial views and perceptions. In this way, societal expectations have influenced sport, which in turn has influenced society. When it comes to images of women and female athletes, this same type of pattern of cyclical change has occurred. As notions about the roles and perceptions of women evolve, so do the representation of female athletes and the acceptance of women's athletics within cultural norms. There are still many obstacles to overcome in society and in sport, but we have come a long way from concern about damage to our reproductive organs, and as women continue to tackle the barriers of gender in sport, perceptions of the role of women will also change..