Racism: The Role Of Prejudice In Romance Film

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Societies view on prejudice has become a major role in news outlets. Everyday there are new videos on Facebook and other social media discussing the ongoing discrimination called ‘black lives matter’. Americans are continuously surrounded by racist remarks like the following: blondes have more fun, temper like a ginger, illegal as a Mexican, smart as an Asian, or trailer trash. Most racist remarks are hurtful to others, but even a preconception such as ‘all Asians are smart’ can be hurtful towards others; if everyone assumes that Asians are all geniuses, how will that make the boy or girl who struggles through school feel? When did the majority of the population let their words become hurtful to others? When did people start promoting racist remarks by are actions? Racism is encouraged and learned in movies and from our friends.
When watching a genera of movie it can be exciting to guess how the movie will end. A romance movie is somewhat predictable, a guy will see a beautiful
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He was not only fighting for the equality of black people, but for every race and everyone to be treated equally He knew that society had and still has a problem with grouping others together. It is not because humans are born racism, but may also come from fear. Human beings often fear what is unknown, and of their insecurities. So they build a wall around them so they can feel better about themselves. Not only in stereotyping but in many different ways. A girl may hate someone for being smarter, prettier, or just because they get a lot of attention. Others cannot simply just hate someone or a race, unless there is something inside of them that they fear and hate. Even though it may be socially acceptable to take enjoyment in stereotypes, we do not have to let society control us. Racism is not genetic, it is not pre-wired into children when they are

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