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Racism comes in many forms, from
anti-Semitism to 'queer bashing' and racial prejudices such as
segregation and discrimination. This 6 page paper asserts that The
films, American History X, Higher Learning and Remember the Titans all
focus on racial and, or, ethnic issues, specifically discrimination and
'retaliation' and explores the causes and consequences. Bibliography
lists 7 sources.
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6 pages (~225 words per page)
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and, or, ethnic issues, specifically discrimination and retaliation. The moral of their stories is that people are able to live together if they take the time to get to
know others and see that there really isnt much difference between us and them. The way that the stories are told, however, puts the existence of these social
processes into the limelight and makes the audience consider, for a moment, the depth of prejudices that exist in contemporary culture. The student will want to consider whether they
agree with this statement and add any other thoughts they might have on the subject. The film, American History X deals with the current neo-Nazi movement in the
United States as does Higher education, although to a lesser extent. Remember the Titans is based on the consequences of forced integration after years of legal segregation. Its
a Black and White as well as primarily American issue. The every man is not a component of history, although he is the reflection of the worst of
the social norms of the time. The belief that a person with stigma or someone who is outside of the norm, was not entirely human was recognized by the
sociologist, Erving Goffman and Elaine Pagels, a historian of religion. The concept of otherness as a proponent of discriminatory practices dates back to the beginning of human history.
There has always been a division of they and we within the cultural determinates of society. What are some of the divisions of us and them that are seen
in todays society? Why do they continue? Answering these questions will allow the student to expand the paper with a personal perspective. Social Darwinism was seen
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