Much has been written about The Crying Game'''s discussion of race, nationality, and sexuality. Theorist and author Jack Halberstam argued that the viewer's placement in Fergus's point of view regarding Dil being a transsexual reinforces societal norms rather than challenging them.Halberstam, Judith (2005), In a Queer Time and Place: Transgender Bodies, Subcultural Lives, New York: New York University Press, p. 81. .
Much has been written about The Crying Game'''s discussion of race nationality and sexuality Theorist and author Jack Halberstam argued that the viewer's placement in Fergus's point of view regarding Dil being a transsexual reinforces societal norms rather than challenging themHalberstam Judith (2005) In a Queer Time and Place Transgender Bodies Subcultural Lives New York New York University Press p 81 