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Critical Race Theory FAQ
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Critical Race Theory, or CRT, is an academic and legal framework that denotes that systemic racism is part of American society — from education and housing to


What Is Critical Race Theory, and Why Is It Under Attack?
https://www.edweek.org › leadership › 2021/05
https://www.edweek.org › leadership › 2021/05
May 18, 2021 — Critical race theory is an academic concept that is more than 40 years old. The core idea is that race is a social construct, and that racism is ...

Education Week analysis · ‎School leaders · ‎Stephen Sawchuk · ‎Passed legislation
Why are states banning critical race theory? - Brookings
https://www.brookings.edu › blog › fixgov › 2021/07/02
https://www.brookings.edu › blog › fixgov › 2021/07/02
Nov 21, 2021 — Simply put, critical race theory states that U.S. social institutions (e.g., the criminal justice system, education system, labor market, ...

What Is Critical Race Theory, and Why Is It Under Attack?
https://www.edweek.org › leadership › 2021/05
https://www.edweek.org › leadership › 2021/05
May 18, 2021 — Critical race theory is an academic concept that is more than 40 years old. The core idea is that race is a social construct, and that racism is ...

Education Week analysis · ‎School leaders · ‎Stephen Sawchuk · ‎Passed legislation
Why are states banning critical race theory? - Brookings
https://www.brookings.edu › blog › fixgov › 2021/07/02
https://www.brookings.edu › blog › fixgov › 2021/07/02Nov 21, 2021 — Simply put, critical race theory states that U.S. social institutions (e.g., the criminal justice system, education system, labor market, ...
 

What is Critical Race Theory?​

Critical Race Theory, or CRT, is an academic and legal framework that denotes that systemic racism is part of American society — from education and housing to employment and healthcare. Critical Race Theory recognizes that racism is more than the result of individual bias and prejudice. It is embedded in laws, policies and institutions that uphold and reproduce racial inequalities. According to CRT, societal issues like Black Americans’ higher mortality rate, outsized exposure to police violence, the school-to-prison pipeline, denial of affordable housing, and the rates of the death of Black women in childbirth are not unrelated anomalies.

Critical Race Theory FAQ
https://www.naacpldf.org › critical-race-theory-faq
 

Why do some lawmakers want to ban CRT?​

The term “critical race theory” has been co-opted by opponents as a catch-all and rallying cry to silence any discussions about systemic racism, ban the truthful teaching of American history, and reverse progress toward racial justice.

The term has been unjustifiably used to include all diversity and inclusion efforts, race-conscious policies, and education about racism, whether or not they draw from CRT.

Attempts to ban CRT are really attacks on free speech, on discussions about the truthful history of race and racism in the U.S., and the lived experiences of Black people and other people of color.

Lawmakers and proponents of the bans insist they are advocating for a balanced and “patriotic” education. However, these bans do the exact opposite: deny the truth about our nation’s history, silence dissent, and punish those who speak the truth to counter whitewashed falsehoods.

Critical Race Theory FAQ
https://www.naacpldf.org › critical-race-theory-faq
 

What are the common elements of recent legislation attacking CRT?​

  • Bans on any discussion or teaching that the United States is inherently or fundamentally racist.
  • Bans on what legislatures have deemed “divisive concepts,” including white supremacy, male privilege, white privilege, equity, unconscious or implicit bias systemic racism. However, the bans lack context, definitions, or examples of the ways they are being taught.
  • Requirements to teach “without giving deference to any one perspective” and provide a counter narrative or opposing view of anything being taught.
  • Ban discussions of systemic racism and sexism that would “discriminate,” “hurt feelings” or make someone feel “guilty” about their skin color.
  • Drastic limits and funding cuts for anti-bias trainings and diversity and inclusion initiatives for students and teachers.
  • Provisions allowing the state to withhold funding for schools that violate the bans.
Critical Race Theory FAQ
https://www.naacpldf.org › critical-race-theory-faq
 

What role do school districts and school boards play in the bans of education on the history of systemic racism?​

The vast majority of school board members are elected officials who have power over school policy decisions, budgets, programming, resource allocation, curriculum, and faculty tenure. They have the power to vote down or institute school district policies, programs, and budgets.

Currently, unprecedented numbers of mostly white parents are attending meetings to demand that school boards use their power to ban the teaching of so-called “critical race theory” in schools.

Recent efforts to ban racial justice discourse are part of a long American history of backlash in response to demands for educational equity. Laws banning racial justice discourse are attacks on all students’ right to a fair, full, and truthful education about their country and their communities.

Members of school boards must use their influence to resist bans on truth and defend the rights of teachers and students to discuss race in a classroom setting. Local elections have the power to shape the future of your school district. Learn more about local elections and candidates at Vote.org.

Critical Race Theory FAQ
https://www.naacpldf.org › critical-race-theory-faq
 
Critical Race Theory, or CRT, is an academic and legal framework that denotes that systemic racism is part of American society — from education and housing to
I do not know anything about CRT and am not interested,

But may I respectfully suggest that some parents wish to avoid certain schools because their children cannot study there because of violence on the part of a signicant percentage of students.

And many Americans of all ethnicities wish to avoid certain neighborhoods because of again widespread violence and other unpleasantness (drug dealers, dangerous dogs, loud parties, etc.).

In my very humble opinion, the best way to eliminate "racism" is for everyone to have good behavior.
 
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