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If we take the “R” word out of the middle, you’re left with “critical theory.” To understand what critical race theory is requires you to understand what a critical theory is, because it’s critical theory applied to the idea of race. So I think we can derive from that very quickly that it’s very focused on the idea of power. In its own words, it describes itself as a movement of scholars and activists that is dedicated to transforming the relationship of race, racism, and power in society. How critical race theory broke into the mainstreamĬritical race theory comes for Asian AmericansĬritical race theory and equality before the lawĬritical race theory is a way of looking at the world. How critical race theory uses language as a weapon What is “critical race theory” and where did it come from?

James Lindsay, a mathematician and co-author of the book Cynical Theories: How Activist Scholarship Made Everything about Race, Gender, and Identity―and Why This Harms Everybody to talk about critical race theory’s rising popularity and why everyone should be concerned with its implications for the preservation of the Fourteenth Amendment’s promise of equality before the law. Pacific Legal Foundation had the great privilege of sitting down with Dr. Critical race theory has woven itself into almost every facet of our society, prioritizing “equity” over “equality.” While equal opportunity and equality before the law are foundational tenets of our country, critical race theory undermines those by prioritizing equity between racial groups, which forces us to separate individuals into arbitrary classifications and give some more opportunities than others.