Essay On The Movie Crash

Children first learn about differences through their parents so in turn parents must be aware of their own biases. Parents must be honest and openly teach their children to understand and appreciate differences rather than be blind to them. I remember taking a multicultural class at Los Angeles Valley College and we learned about teaching in a diverse society. It is important to implement multicultural activities with children so that they respect others and learn to accept our differences. I learned how to reinforce diversity through multicultural dolls, incorporating diverse books, and reflecting on scenarios that discuss acceptance rather than tolerance. These strategies assist both teachers and students to attain an inclusive classroom

I have seen this movie several times because it delivers such a powerful message about racism in our society. It is about different races and how they interact or “crash” into each other on a day in Los Angeles. Each character faces emotional turmoil and crucial choices that have profound consequences. One of my favorite scenes is when Farhad, an Iranian store owner, waits for Daniel, the Mexican-American locksmith, at his house. Farhad points a gun at Daniel and demands for his money because his store was robbed. Daniel doesn’t know what money he’s talking about but tries to give him what is in his wallet. Meanwhile, Daniel’s daughter comes running out of the house to try to protect her daddy with the impenetrable cloak. I cry every time I watch this scene. This particular scene focuses on the ethnic diversity between the two characters yet they are both similar because they are hard working men trying to provide a better life for their families. This film along with this course has given me an opportunity to critically examine and assess my own hidden biases regarding difficult race relations in our society. We are quick to judge and stereotype other social groups when we cannot relate or know much about them such as the Nacirema people. It may be difficult to change our attitudes and behavior but we must optimistically adapt and be aware of the blindspots that lie within