The Blind Side is explored and defined through several different messages. Views on race are examined and thoroughly described through the sociological concepts; Minority group, racial minority group, prejudice, stereotypes and differential in power. Throughout the entire movie an example that was presented in a sociological perspective is minority group; Experiences systematic advantages and has visible identifying trait. The group is self- conscious, and membership is usually determined at birth (Healey, Pg.9). The main characters played the two different views of minority groups. Michael also known as "Big Mike" and Leigh Anne both playing the roles that symbolize what race is viewed as from society. With this being said, branching off …show more content…
This classmates and teachers weren't seeing Michael past what they saw on the outside. An example that stood out that prejudice is an example of is when Leigh Anne was out with her church group Caucasian female friends. Leigh Anne was mentioning to them that she was going to let Michael stay with her for as long as he needs and may even adopt him. One of the friends commented on Leigh Anne's situation saying "Aren't you worried about Collins? He is a big black boy." This group of women haven't even met Michael and don't know him except for the fact he is African American, this was a shot towards him living with a white family and pointing out that there may be a negative effect on Collins growing up with another race around her. Talking about Collins leads into another example of how prejudice is represented in the film. Michael was walking into the library and saw Collins with her friends so he had gone and sat at a different table, Collins friends had rolled their eyes as if they were better than him. Individuals don't have to say anything to anyone to come off as being prejudice. There are actions that show it as