Although race is a social construct and exists in the perceptions people hold of others based on physical characteristics, it is still very real and has profound social implications that effect a minority individual's identity development. After the song "Accidental Racist", written by Brad Paisley and LL Cool J, we see many controversies erupting around the country. We as people believe in certain stereotypes being linked to a certain race. When listening to "Accidental Racist ", many believe it to be a song having to do with racial discrimination because of certain stereotypes people believe.

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             Racism, predominant throughout the world today, affects the way one thinks about others. The problem in society is that a lot of people discriminate against other races in many ways that have nothing to do with the race or person at all. In "Accidental Racist"", we notice many references to objects, and society taking it as it to be discriminating. "When I put on that t-shirt, the only thing I meant to say is I'm a Skynyrd fan. The red flag on my chest somehow is like the elephant in the corner of the south". We notice in this verse Brad Paisley talks about the red flag on his shirt. Many people, when they heard this verse, were extremely offended by it. According to many, the red flag usually is a reference toward the Confederate flag. The Confederate flag is also known as the Southern Cross, back during the times of Abraham Lincoln, this flag represented southern state superiority. Southern state superiority meant the states were supporters of slavery and white supremacy. When Brad Paisley was approached with this, he said he had no intent of being a white supremacist. Paisley said he wore a shirt with the red flag on national TV, and he was accused of being a racist. The actual reason Paisley mentions the red flag, and wears it on national TV is because he is a Lynyrd Skynyrd fan. Lynyrd Skynyrd is an American rock band, which existed in the south during the 1970's.