A Bronx Tale

The movie A Bronx Tale demonstrated several topics that were previously discussed in class. The movie is told from the point of view Calogero, who is brought up in a culturally enriched Italian village in the Bronx, NY. The macro dynamics that establish the racism seen in the movie is because of the time period. While Calogero was growing up, there was extreme racism and segregation throughout America. Thus, a majority of Americans, as well as teenagers and adults, were prejudice towards African Americans simply because America had a harsh prejudice past that influenced further generations. Such racism was carried over into the Italian village not only because segregation was promoted in America, but perhaps Italian immigrants have not been accustomed to seeing African Americans and thus alienated them. Calogero was taught by his father, as well as Sonny, to not be prejudice towards African Americans. Moreover, by romantically perusing an African American girl, Calogero insists that he is not a radical racist and tries to distance himself from this reputation. This ultimately exemplifies the sociological micro dynamics. However in this case, the macro dynamics overpowered the micro dynamics as Calogero inevitably verbalized racist comments.

Calogero belongs to several groups. Apart from classifying him as a teenager attending high school, he may be classified as an Italian/ Italian American, or an immigrant. However, I believe that he is apart of a smaller group between himself and Sonny. Calogero's master status definitely changes as his nickname becomes C, and he gains respect from the men around his community. Similarly to C, I believe my master status has changed growing up. I've become more aware of how life functions outside of my personal problems and fears. My master status has grown from being a daughter to a friend simply because--even as cheesy as it may sound--I am consistently there for my friends and being a good friend is something that I really value and is more than just a status to me.