Critical Race Theory

[Blackwing]

What is your opinion on this subject that's been on the news in america

[Ennui.]

I haven't really seen it because I haven't been checking the news lately, but I looked it up and want to make sure I understand.

Does critical race theory state that the way policies and laws are now, only the most extreme cases of racism are really combatted and the systemic, daily examples of racism are largely ignored? The page I read also talks about how a lot of the racism and stereotypes that POC experience essentially benefit white people. I also got out of it that we should listen to the people who experience this racism on a daily basis to learn how the legal system is working (or, not working).

Before I share any opinion, I want to make sure that my understanding is correct.

[Blackwing]

Originally Posted by Wheek!

I haven't really seen it because I haven't been checking the news lately, but I looked it up and want to make sure I understand.

Does critical race theory state that the way policies and laws are now, only the most extreme cases of racism are really combatted and the systemic, daily examples of racism are largely ignored? The page I read also talks about how a lot of the racism and stereotypes that POC experience essentially benefit white people. I also got out of it that we should listen to the people who experience this racism on a daily basis to learn how the legal system is working (or, not working).

Before I share any opinion, I want to make sure that my understanding is correct.

Not really sure about this it's confusing to me what this really is about to be honest.

[Ennui.]

Originally Posted by Blackwing

Not really sure about this it's confusing to me what this really is about to be honest.

Ahh, gotcha. I'm hoping someone else may be able to provide insight!

[Dawn.]

I would love some more insight on this topic as well.

First off, Critical Race Theory has been an ongoing topic of debate and controversy since the 1970s.

Here is what has happened in recent weeks (US) regarding Critical Race Theory:

On June 10, 2021, the Florida State Board of Education unanimously voted to ban public schools from teaching critical race theory at the urging of governor Ron DeSantis.[86] As of June 2021, eight U.S. states had enacted laws banning the teaching of critical race theory and nine others were in the process of doing so.[82]

Source: Wikipedia article "Critical Race Theory"

There is more text earlier in the paragraph that discusses the issues that's been taking place in 2021.

I have never heard of Critical Race Theory before seeing it mentioned on this thread, and I imagine a lot of others haven't.

[Dawn.]

Originally Posted by Stardust.

I have never heard of Critical Race Theory before seeing it mentioned on this thread, and I imagine a lot of others haven't.

I haven't heard of it which is why I'm so curious as to knowing what it is about.

[Ennui.]

I hadn't heard of it either, but I actually saw it on a Facebook post or two so I guess it is gaining traction.

[Dawn.]

Originally Posted by Wheek!

I hadn't heard of it either, but I actually saw it on a Facebook post or two so I guess it is gaining traction.

I haven't seen anything about it yet over here but maybe there will be posts appearing soon?

There's critical race theory in the way lawyers use it to show the systemic racism within the USA and the US Justice System. However, what the Republicans are trying to ban is history. They don't want things like Juneteenth and all the Un-white-washed history to be taught.

Critical Race Theory is basically just acknowledging that systemic racism exists in all branches of governments and they want to undo that by teaching. Part of that teaching would be informing united states citizens of our racist history... Not just slavery and civil rights but everything that still goes on.

Take into account the way the Supreme Court just upheld Arizona Voting rights that would unfairly impact poor and people of color. Critical Race theory would teach this in schools.

Lawyers use it differently than they'd teach it in school but it's all just acknowledging the racist history of the country. Many people also take issue with this because some of that history would discuss Trumps rise to president and The GOP does take issue with that.

[Dawn.]

Originally Posted by .:Bibliophile:.

There's critical race theory in the way lawyers use it to show the systemic racism within the USA and the US Justice System. However, what the Republicans are trying to ban is history. They don't want things like Juneteenth and all the Un-white-washed history to be taught.

Critical Race Theory is basically just acknowledging that systemic racism exists in all branches of governments and they want to undo that by teaching. Part of that teaching would be informing united states citizens of our racist history... Not just slavery and civil rights but everything that still goes on.

Take into account the way the Supreme Court just upheld Arizona Voting rights that would unfairly impact poor and people of color. Critical Race theory would teach this in schools.

Lawyers use it differently than they'd teach it in school but it's all just acknowledging the racist history of the country. Many people also take issue with this because some of that history would discuss Trumps rise to president and The GOP does take issue with that.

Just wow.

[Ennui.]

Thank you so much for explaining!

It is so, so important that this information is taught in schools. As the saying goes, history repeats itself, and we do not want to backslide even further. Systemic racism is super prevalent today and it is something we need to learn from and grow from, and the future generations need to be better than we are. We can't whitewash history if we want progress to be made. We need this to be taught so people are adequately informed and can take steps to end systematic racism. Of course, government officials wouldn't want it taught if they don't actually want to end it...sigh.

[MWF]

The way I see it, Critical Race Theory is the latest punching bag that right-wing propaganda shows are using to keep their listeners engaged for 2022(midterm elections). Since Biden became president, basically every right-wing outlet has been flailing, trying attack Biden with an issue that sticks for their audience in a non-material way (i.e, issues that dont affect your wallet). They dont want people to be pissed off about economic issues or they'd recognize that corporate politicians are trying to keep them poor while propping up the rich. You could criticize Biden for several things, but instead of criticizing him for cutting the $2000 checks he promised to $1400 checks, they'll whine that Dr. Suess is getting cancelled. Instead of talking about Bidens (so-far) broken promise about forgiving student loans, they'll complain that Biden's dog is "unpresidential". Instead of talking about Biden dropping a minimum wage increase, they'll complain about voter fraud, which barely exists.

Originally Posted by MWF

The way I see it, Critical Race Theory is the latest punching bag that right-wing propaganda shows are using to keep their listeners engaged for 2022(midterm elections). Since Biden became president, basically every right-wing outlet has been flailing, trying attack Biden with an issue that sticks for their audience in a non-material way (i.e, issues that dont affect your wallet). They dont want people to be pissed off about economic issues or they'd recognize that corporate politicians are trying to keep them poor while propping up the rich. You could criticize Biden for several things, but instead of criticizing him for cutting the $2000 checks he promised to $1400 checks, they'll whine that Dr. Suess is getting cancelled. Instead of talking about Bidens (so-far) broken promise about forgiving student loans, they'll complain that Biden's dog is "unpresidential". Instead of talking about Biden dropping a minimum wage increase, they'll complain about voter fraud, which barely exists.

This is pretty spot on. It's some of what I've been thinking is the core cause of it

[Dawn.]

Originally Posted by MWF

The way I see it, Critical Race Theory is the latest punching bag that right-wing propaganda shows are using to keep their listeners engaged for 2022(midterm elections). Since Biden became president, basically every right-wing outlet has been flailing, trying attack Biden with an issue that sticks for their audience in a non-material way (i.e, issues that dont affect your wallet). They dont want people to be pissed off about economic issues or they'd recognize that corporate politicians are trying to keep them poor while propping up the rich. You could criticize Biden for several things, but instead of criticizing him for cutting the $2000 checks he promised to $1400 checks, they'll whine that Dr. Suess is getting cancelled. Instead of talking about Bidens (so-far) broken promise about forgiving student loans, they'll complain that Biden's dog is "unpresidential". Instead of talking about Biden dropping a minimum wage increase, they'll complain about voter fraud, which barely exists.

Glad you explained it for me as I was unaware of what it was.