Cognitive Moral Development
Stages of Cognitive Moral Development American History X is a movie that reveals what individuals go through sometimes in order to reform themselves into better people both morally and ethically. Derek Vinyard, the main character, is the individual who experiences tough times in order to find his true identity. Throughout the movie, references are made to Derek's past with the use of flashbacks. Danny, his younger brother, idolizes him. As a result, it takes extra effort from Derek to attempt to prevent Danny from going down the wrong road that he had once traveled. Derek was brought up in a household in which his father expressed racism toward minorities, especially blacks and Hispanics. For instance, when the entire family was sitting at the dinner table, Derek's father made it a point to explain to Derek that affirmative action is totally unconstitutional. From this, Derek became part of an organization that called themselves the DOC. The members of this group displayed hatred and disrespect to minorities through their actions and verbal abuse. While part of the DOC, Cameron Alexander, the founder, informed Derek that he wanted him to be the leader. Derek took the position with open arms and was accepted b
In addition, a former black high school professor, Dr. Derek absolutely despised anyone who was of a different race. Danny completely understood where Derek was coming from and decided to uphold the same moral values. The scene is of him looking in the mirror at his chest, where there lies a large Nazi symbol. What he did do though, was go to Cameron's office to tell him that he did not want to have anything to do with the DOC ever again. Other incidences with similar intentions continued to occur, as the DOC, under Derek's leadership, became larger and stronger. Derek continuously preached to Danny that it was wrong to become involved with that organization. Even though he had once upheld very strong racist views, he has found his true identity, as an individual who is colorblind. When Derek was processed from prison, his intentions were to carry his newfound principles through the remainder of his life. Derek, being raised by a racist father, maintained a similar hatred toward minorities. The members of the group were those who were not accepted by society and in need of direction. He wanted to divorce the marriage he had with the DOC. Derek's intense hatred for minorities and the ability to motivate others contributed to Cameron's decision to make him the leader.
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