While the film "Crash" features several complex characters with plots that all become interconnected in various ways, the film is predominantly about how prejudice plays into people's daily lives and as such prejudice usually has negative implications. All of the characters in the film had their own prejudices, or attitudes that judged others negatively, which set the stage for discrimination, stereotypes, racism, and scapegoating. Therefore, one can see how prejudice plays such a crucial role in people's relationships with each other. Consequently, it is better to analyze this film from a symbolic interactionism point of view, analyzing how the labels that the characters encounter in this film influence their perception and, in turn, create prejudices (Henslin). with in “Crash” there were labels based on race. One of the best examples of how racial labels shaped the social environment is the way Daniel, a tattooed Hispanic blacksmith, was treated by both Jean Cabot, a white woman who was also the DA's wife, and Farhad , a Persian small businessman. Both Jean and Farhad labeled Daniel as Mexican. This label in turn led both Jean and Farhad to have a selective perception towards Daniel. In Jean's case, she perceived Daniel as a Mexican delinquent simply because he looked Latino and had tattoos. He ignored evidence of Daniel's true identity as just a humble father and blacksmith trying to support his family. He did not notice his polite and professional attitude or his employment with a reputable company. All Jean saw when she looked at Daniel was an unreliable Mexican. Likewise, Farhad labeled Daniel as Latino and therefore deemed him untrustworthy… middle of paper… All in all, the movie “Crash” depicted how labels and stereotypes created prejudices which in turn lead to discrimination or racism (especially in relation to the film). Furthermore, it shows how people deal with the daily difficulties of having to face such prejudice and discrimination. In a way, everyone seemed to be struggling for power over others or over the stereotypes and discrimination they faced. It would be reasonable to assume that all people want the power to get what they want, yet the labels and statuses that people occupy serve as barriers or clear paths to carrying out one's will. Works Cited Henslin, James M.. Essentials of Sociology: A Down Approach to Earth 8th Edition. New York, NY: Pearson, 2009. Print.Crash. Director Paolo Haggis. Perf. Karina Arroyave, Dato Bakhtadze, Sandra Bullock. Film Lions Gate, 2004. DVD.