Racism does and will always exist in every part of the world. It's something that has been controlled over the decades but definitely not stopped. American History X is a perfect example of how simple it is for race to turn into hate. The movie specifically focuses on the "white pride" against all other minorities, especially blacks. It starts off with the older brother, Derek, being released from prison after killing two young blacks because of all the hate he had for them. The movie goes on to explain how Derek changed his opinion and attitude about minorities during the time he was in prison. He now tries to explain to his younger brother, Danny, why he felt hatred towards them in the past and why he's changed so much now. The movie covers a lot of truth about the skinheads, KKK, Nazi's, and it really gives you an insight on how a lot of this hate begins in the home.
             The sociological point of view will analyze how American History X displays some of the common forms of racism. The points covered in this essay will include; modern racism, learning through socialization, sociological theories, hate crimes, bias-motivated crimes. Race is a big issue in every part of this world and most don't know how to approach the subject. A well educated person can be very much bias when it comes to racism, it's not just a mind set that only simple minded people have. Anyone can be racist but it's up to them if they take it to the extreme and let it become hate.
             In the movie it shows that Derek learned a lot of his hate for minorities from his father who implanted the thoughts in his head. The majority of young adults see that kind of behavior from their family, especially the ones that live in the home with them. Groups such as skinheads and Ku Klutz Klan also influence them. Their minds get fed with so much garbage and eventually they begin to believe it and that's how they slowly start to fall ...