It is extremely difficult to pinpoint where someone's hatred originates. It could be from a parent's influence, a traumatizing experience, or wanting to be part of something. In American History X, Derek's intense feelings of hatred stem from his father's influence. In the movie they sho

that he was killed by a black man. During the teenage years, many people feel alone and are going threw awkward stages of their life. They want to belong to something, and are perfect prey for cults, and various other kinds of groups. Derek is trying to cope with the loss of his father and finds himself a new "Dad", Cameron. He is sucked into the world skinhead world. In this world he is accepted with open arms, and filled him the idea's of white supremacy. The scariest part of Derek's father's influence over him, was it not only affected Derek. Derek also, influenced his brother. This is an example of how racism is passed down through generations. While Derek was in jail, his brother, Danny headed down the same path.

wed Derek with his family having dinner. It is a typical family scene, the father is asking his son about school. Everything appears to

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Approximate Pages = 2 (250 words per page double spaced)