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In reply to the discussion: What is Critical Race Theory? [View all]andym
(5,457 posts)27. An obscure academic theory used by the GOP stand in for discussing any historical racial injustice
Last edited Wed Nov 3, 2021, 06:30 PM - Edit history (1)
They want to make discussion of historical racial inequities into a boogeyman to be spurned.
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Critical race theory is a way to talk about racism by examining how racial disparities and
WhiskeyGrinder
Nov 2021
#1
this is a tough topic that shouldn't get anywhere near grade school children.
Claustrum
Nov 2021
#26
Exactly how does this relate to Red Lining and not being able to the a loan in the first place?
AndyS
Nov 2021
#21
Republicans have characterized it as a liberal movement against white people.
GoodRaisin
Nov 2021
#10
for the Rethugs CRT is code for 'the commies are going to let the n-words take over and burn your
Celerity
Nov 2021
#11
Critical Race Theory is a K-12 program which teachs kids to be conservative patriotics
LeftInTX
Nov 2021
#20
An obscure academic theory used by the GOP stand in for discussing any historical racial injustice
andym
Nov 2021
#27
College graduate continuing education study and NOT common youth education level fodder.
Brainfodder
Nov 2021
#32
You might be right. I wish President Biden could come out with a clear statement
Steelrolled
Nov 2021
#49
If "it is not taught in K-12 and can't be," then Dems should outright oppose it being taught in K-12
gulliver
Nov 2021
#48