Understanding Societal Constraints

Societal constraints are the frameworks of norms and expectations that shape individual behavior and identity within a community. In films like Thelma & Louise, these constraints reveal themselves as rigid gender roles and morally prescribed behaviors. The film argues that these societal limits restrict personal freedom and self-determination. By choosing to break away from these restrictions, the protagonists embark on a journey toward self-realization, challenging the structures that dictate their roles and highlighting the tension between collective norms and individual autonomy.