... of socially-structured inequality in society. The movie American History X deals with social stratification in many ways. Derek Vinyard, the protagonist of American History X, grew up in a white lower to middle class family. Derek's views of society are directly shaped by his father at ... earlier. Who knows where Derek will go from this point? The movie ends with Derek holding Danny's lifeless body. Will this somehow cause peace or an all out war? Social Injustices and Social Stratification obviously exist in society and these beasts are more difficult to overcome then racial barriers...

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... were smarter. So it is no surprise that Derek developed a hate for anything other than white people. Also according to functionalist point of view, discrimination has several dysfunctions. It aggravates social problems such as poverty, crime and family instability. This is clearly seen when Murray (Elliot Gould) and Derek's family are having lunch and he (Murray) talks to Derek about removing ... the blacks are not bad people. This shows the coming into contact with others (minority) can remove prejudice. The movie was interesting, although some scenes were very disturbing. It shows str...

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