Critical race theory is misrepresented by people who oppose it and misunderstood by those who embrace it.

I’d bet money that you don’t know as much as you think you know about critical race theory. I was surprised when I went to the original work of the scholars who created it. In this episode, we clear away the assumptions and we get right at the heart of the matter: What is critical race theory, really?

This is part one of a two-part series on critical race theory. Check out CRT 102, the episode where we address modern issues with what CRT has become.

Your listen next list:
Critical Race Theory 102: Three Important Criticisms You Need to Know on Apple & Spotify

Sources:
Critical Race Theory: An Introduction by Jean Stefancic and Richard Delgado
Critical Race Theory: Why It Matters and Why You Should Care by Victor Ray
The Basic Tenets of Critical Race Theory via Britannica
Intersectionality, Explained by Jane Coaston
A Lesson on Critical Race Theory via American Bar Association

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