Racial Stereotypes The Film, Crash, Director Paul Haggis

The influx of immigrants throughout history has generated a diverse population in the United States. Many immigrants go through a process of cultural assimilation in hopes of becoming more American. Assimilating into the American society usually entails learning English, earning a better income, and behaving in accordance to American customs and norms. However, most attempts of integrating into American society are thwarted due to racial and ethnic prejudice, stereotypes, and discrimination. In the film, Crash, Director Paul Haggis addresses racial inequality by conveying instances of racial stereotypes, social class disparity, and police brutality. The usage of racial stereotypes constructs an unreliable generalization of all members of a race. Racial stereotypes fail to recognize the individual differences that lie within a race. Haggis demonstrates several racial stereotypes that Asians and African Americans encounter. For example, Asians are stereotyped as â€Å"Asian drivers†. 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