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Once again, a YouTube Source I find of interest bringing up a topic of valid discussion.
This young psychologist (and member of a knitting society, who knew that was political?) has put forward an interesting definition of Critical Race Theory.
I post the video, but will also post the Definition below it for discussion purposes:
Here is her definition:
"1. Critical Race Theory is an Ideology started in academia in the 1970's that says racism exists everywhere - in every person and system - and the job of the critical theorist is to assess HOW (not if) racism occurred in any circumstance. Racism is always ASSUMED to have occurred.
2. Another way to think of critical race theory is this: it's the opposite of what Martin Luther King preached. It is the idea that we should judge people on the basis of their race, that race is the only thing that matters about them, not the content of their character."
She goes on to explain how this is problematic as if one starts with a conclusion that racism has occurred and one work's their way back from that initial conclusion, that is confirmation bias in action. You'll only look for information that supports your conclusion.
Worse, you will dismiss any information that does not conform to your expectations. You will look until you find something that confirms your expectations, and disparage anyone who does not agree/conform with the conclusion.
The poll question is:
Do you agree with this definition, and analysis:
Yes.
No.
Other, explain.
This young psychologist (and member of a knitting society, who knew that was political?) has put forward an interesting definition of Critical Race Theory.
I post the video, but will also post the Definition below it for discussion purposes:
Here is her definition:
"1. Critical Race Theory is an Ideology started in academia in the 1970's that says racism exists everywhere - in every person and system - and the job of the critical theorist is to assess HOW (not if) racism occurred in any circumstance. Racism is always ASSUMED to have occurred.
2. Another way to think of critical race theory is this: it's the opposite of what Martin Luther King preached. It is the idea that we should judge people on the basis of their race, that race is the only thing that matters about them, not the content of their character."
She goes on to explain how this is problematic as if one starts with a conclusion that racism has occurred and one work's their way back from that initial conclusion, that is confirmation bias in action. You'll only look for information that supports your conclusion.
Worse, you will dismiss any information that does not conform to your expectations. You will look until you find something that confirms your expectations, and disparage anyone who does not agree/conform with the conclusion.
The poll question is:
Do you agree with this definition, and analysis:
Yes.
No.
Other, explain.
