and uses her newfound fame to fight for racial integration and body positivity. Core Themes and Social Impact Racial Integration:
However, when Tracy discovers that "The Corny Collins Show" has a strict policy against featuring African American dancers, she decides to take a stand against racial segregation and becomes an unlikely advocate for civil rights. Along the way, she falls for a charming and handsome boy named Link Larkin (played by Corey Cott), and together they challenge the status quo and fight for equality on and off the dance floor. hairspray musical 2007