Critical Race Theory

We must get this ideology out of schools & Institutions

A Simple Guide to understanding CRT

10 Red Flag Terms of CRT

Equity
Anti-Racism
Microaggressions
Implicit Bias/ Unconscious Bias
Dominant culture/ Power & Privilege
Underserved Populations/ Historically Oppressed
Culturally & Linguistically Relevant, Responsive instruction
Generational Trauma
Social Change Agents/ Social Agents of Change
Social Justice

3 main core Tenets of Critical Race Theory

Oppressor vs Victims split along the lines of race, sex, and other perceived victim class
America was founded upon and is currently upheld by white male supremacy & systemic racism/sexism
Equity: The allocation of funds, resources, and Opportunities, application of standards based on Group Identity hierarchies.

Is it CRT?

Are They teaching you that...

1. Any Race or Sex benefits, in any way, from inherit privileges in society simply by virtue of their immutable characteristics (i.e. Race, Sex, Gender or Sexual Identities). Any race and/or sex is inherently more inclined, even slightly, to oppress others.
2. The United States is fundamentally, inherently or systemically racist and/or sexist. The United States has been, and always will be racist unless we are all anti-racist allies & activists.
3. Certain groups (whites) are consciously or unconsciously racist, sexist, or biased simply by virtue of their immutable characteristics.
4. We should look at every interaction through the lens of race and sex; oppressors and oppressed. Race & Sex are always a factor.
5. An individual's moral character is dependent on their race and sex. We cannot judge someone on the content of their character (Color Blindness), but must consider their immutable characteristics, privilege or victim classes first.
6. Some people should feel discomfort, guilt, anguish and/or psychological distress because of the actions of their ancestors/ skin color of historic oppressors.
7. Traits like meritocracy and a hard work ethic are problematic, racist/ sexist. Cultural norms like making eye contact, being on time, individualism, etc. are aspects of an oppressive Mainstream (White) culture.
8. We can generally or specifically ascribe character traits, values, morals, ethical codes, privileges, status and/or beliefs to a race and/or sex (race/sex stereotyping).
9. Anti-Racism & Equity is the only way forward. There are NO other ideas or solutions to disparities or inequities to be considered. Even Blacks with differing ideas/ solutions are disparaged as white supremacists, etc. (ie Clarence Thomas & Tomas Sowell)
10. In the context of race and sex, our current systems and structures in The United States are broken, inequitable, and in need of anti-racist reform & restructuring.