Today, Explained Critical race theory
Jun 7, 2021
Fabiola Licinius, a Vox race reporter, delves into the contentious landscape of critical race theory. She discusses the chilling effect of new laws on teachers and how activism is reshaping education. The conversation highlights the backlash against the 1619 Project and its historical significance, revealing the political weaponization of race education by Republican lawmakers. Licinius emphasizes the need to understand systemic racism and encourages community solidarity against divisive narratives.
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Race and Education Bills
- Republican lawmakers in many states are proposing bills that restrict discussions about race in schools.
- These bills, often copying each other, aim to rally the Republican base against what they call harmful ideologies.
Critical Race Theory (CRT)
- Critical Race Theory (CRT) is a framework developed by legal scholars.
- It challenges how laws reproduce inequality and posits that racism continues to affect oppressed groups.
Impact of Bills
- Some bills target CRT directly, while others mandate patriotic education or ban teachings causing distress.
- Oklahoma's law forbids teachings that cause discomfort or guilt, impacting subjects like the Tulsa Massacre.
