Critical Race Theory

Critical Race Theory
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Critical Race Theory
A social movement asserting race as a socially constructed phenomenon appears to become fierce, creating divisions among Americans. Republicans have pushed legislation and policies to deter learning institutions from incepting critical race theory (CRT) teachings, and this effort has gained attention even in political campaigns. As a result, the approach is controversial amid society's struggle with humanitarian issues like immigration, civil unrest, and conflicts (Christian et al., 2019). Liberals and conservatives in the United States (US) are in heated debates and disagreements. They contest CRT as a way to understand how racism in the country has impacted public policies or whether it is a divisive discourse positioning individuals of color against white groups. Essentially, the debate on the topic exploded in the K-12 program, whereby various state legislatures have forwarded bills to prevent CRT use in classrooms. The paper argues that CRT helps dismantle power structures; it is perfect for confronting racism and does not need to be banned.
Defining the Issue and CRT Tenets
Before addressing and arguing the relevance of CRT, it is imperative to understand the concept's tenets, practices, and how it has attracted attention. Critical race theory (CRT) refers to studying policies and institutions. The idea is taught mainly in law schools, with its foundation dating back to the 1970s when professors such as Derrick bell started to explore how racism shaped American society (George, 2021). CRT model has rested on a fundamental premise that racial biases, whether intentional or not, are backed in the country's laws, policies, and organizations. based on observations, black communities were impacted by incarcerations at a much higher rate than their counterpart racial groups. Thus, CRT invited scrutiny on sectors like criminal justice, examining its role in how people of color are vastly affected. A commonly cited illustration issue is America's war on drugs, whereby, established in 1986, the anti-drug act unfolded harsher penalties for possession of drugs (Ray, 2019). In the process, black people became more likely to face convictions for possessing crack cocaine. Within a few years, the federal drug sentences for black communities had spurred to a higher percentage than cases involving white individuals (Kim et al., 2020). Therefore, CRT shines a light on how racism gets sustained through institutional laws, practices, or policies compared to individual biases.
In acknowledging the evolving nature of CRT, there are significant elements and tents of CRT to note. The model recognized that race as a prominent cultural subject Is not biologically accurate but socially relevant. Racism as a norm societal feature is embedded in systems that, in turn, replicate racial differentials and inequalities. With that, the idea of racist incidents as an aberration is dismissed but considered a manifestation of systemic racism. In education, CRT conveys a commitment to social justice, focusing on the experiential skills of minority groups. It integrates various interventions to...