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entire presence. Yes, of course other cultures and social groups use forms of “realness” just as those shown in the documentary. Each person has to live up to standards that are presented in a society. There are so many underlying notions by which we adhere to that it isn’t even looked upon. For example, a young girl might wish to become a tomboy in hopes of crushing the stigma that all women can’t live up to the same expectations as men are able to. One must pass off as “normal” in order to be accepted by society. Another corresponding concept could be of racial origin. Let’s use the Hispanic ethnicity as an example, in order to prove themselves as faithful to the race (and be observed by others as knowingly so) Hispanics have to present themselves in that demeanor. Not necessarily eat rice and beans and wear a sombrero, but live up to some of the cultural background from which they come; Some may even try to live up to stereotypical standards. In my opinion, the reason behind all “realness,” whether it pertains to those in the movie or in everyday life is overall self-fulfillment.

2. The contestants involved in the Ball were organized into “Houses” that was much like a family or a gang in the fact that both are a group of humans formed together due to mutual bond. Also, a “Mother” role was in play.


3. The documentary basically started with the realization that all these individuals had three strikes against them right from the get go. I chose to identify the social location of Venus Xtravaganza:
Race = Hispanic  
• Being a minority she might have felt unworthy and out of place in her surrounding; “immigrant.”
• Her strong accent could prevent her from job opportunities as well as made others think she was unintelligent.
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