Thesis

In my indpendent study my aim is to prove that there are stereotypes within Crash, in particular focusing on African Americans. In addition to showing how common racism is within society and Crash and its effects on chaacters.

Racism carries connotations of race-based bigotry, prejudice, violence, oppression, stereotyping or discrimination,

Racism is common within society and in Crash, racism affects different characters in different ways... E.g. Anthony is constantly paranoid about racism however his friend Peter humourously mocks him and does'nt seem to be too worried about racism. Racism is a common topic usually avoided by american directers and Americans in general. It's usually avoided due to the fact that American directors may not want to offend ethinc minorites if they portrayed in a negative light or they are misrepresented.

I could also look at the difference between racism and prejudice, as people often think it is the same.
Racism is when abuse is made towards a person’s race, usually involving the idea that one’s own race is superior and has the right to rule others.
Whereas Prejudice is unreasonable feelings, opinions or attitudes especially of a hostile nature regarding a racial, religious or national origin which can often be based on social stereotypes.