Bullet Boy Gender Representations

Beverly 

Beverly is Ricky's mum, she does not follow the typical stereotype of a single mum, she isn't a weak and timid. She is represented as being a strong, powerful woman, who in poor, trying times is still trying to make the best of the situation she is in. She is not sympathetic towards Ricky, this is because when Curtis shoots Rio, Beverly blames Ricky and tells him to move out. Beverly also shows some sign of weakness during the scene when they are in the church, and she goes to Leon and breaks down about what is happening with her sons, it is almost she feels like she's losing both her sons, both physically and mentally. 

Shea 

Shea is Ricky's girlfriend, she does not follow the general stereotype of a woman, she isn't weak or dominated by males. She is represented as being a strong and independent woman who in trying times still manages to cope with Ricky's crimes. She is more sympathetic towards Ricky, however she was never really impressed with Ricky still being involved with crimes. However, in the end of the film Shea breaks down and won't let Ricky in her house because she appears to of lost patience with Ricky being constantly involved in crime, she may also have lost patience in herself because she has not been able to change his ways.

Ricky 

Ricky is the main focus of the film, he is represented as the traditional male, always being in control and being independent, or being involved in aspects of crime. However, Ricky is also tied into a loyalty with Wisdom who constantly brings up the fact that Ricky owes him. He gets dragged into violence through the debt he owes to Wisdom which ultimately leads to his death. Ricky also goes to make up with Godfrey but it does not really work as it ultimately leads to his death. 

Wisdom

Wisdom is Ricky's best friend, who ultimately leads to Ricky's death. He is  represented as a very independent male character who does not lose lose face easily however does seem very dependent on Ricky being there, he seems to enjoy the fight he has with people. He initiates the conflict between him and Godfrey when he shoots Godfrey's dog as a warning to not carry on the violence, little did he know that shooting the dog would lead to much more violence and ultimately both his ad Ricky's death.