Analysis Of The Imitation Game

The Imitation Game Gregory M. Herek, Professor of Psychology at the University of California at Davis, once said, “To be a man in society is to be homophobic.” In making this comment, Herek believes men are taught to endorse a more traditional view about gender roles than women are. Thus, men often have a more negative perspective towards homosexual men than they do about women. In discussions of male homosexuality, one controversial opinion suggests that it is a crime because it does not fit into male gender norms. On the other hand, some maintain that homosexuality is not a choice but a biological predisposition that cannot be changed through acquiring new gender norms. Such a conflict is the case with Alan Turing, who exposes his gender identity in non-traditional ways in the movie The Imitation Game (2014),

The Imitation Game depicts the rigid and forceful expectations of society concerning the male gender role of the main character, Alan Turing, which lead to his negative childhood experiences and ultimately his job and love life. By not being

The movie also reflects the values of society and the roles men are expected to play. At the end of the movie, Alan ends his life by committing suicide, a consequence of his receiving chemical castration to correct his gender identity. Great Britain might have seen more incredible inventions if Alan hadn’t died at such a young age. The Imitation Game reflects the important role of gender norms as they play out in Alan Turing’s life. Because he is unable to follow what society considers acceptable gender socialization, Alan is eliminated from society. Despite his remarkable invention, his life is in vain because of the strict and harsh expectations about gender