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Critical Race Theory Made Me Miserable - Zandile Powell from Kidology

Oct 4, 2023
01:07:10
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Zandile Powell, creator of the YouTube channel Kidology, discusses her experiences with critical race theory, the struggles of the victimhood mindset, challenges faced by the younger generation, and the importance of supporting independent content creators and honest media. She also emphasizes the need for an intellectual movement centered around philosophy and learning from history.
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  • Critical theories at Cambridge University promoted a victimhood mindset and led to feelings of depression and confusion.
  • The speaker's personal experiences challenge the narrative of oppression and highlight the complexity of race and identity.

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The Challenges of Critical Theories

The speaker recounts their experience at Cambridge University, where they were exposed to critical theories that pushed the narrative of victimhood and inherent disadvantage. This led to feelings of depression and a questioning of the contradictory messages they were receiving. They discuss the pressure to conform to a certain narrative and the challenges of finding their own identity amidst societal expectations.

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