Critical Race Theory
/ˈkrɪtɪkəl reɪs ˈθɪəri/
Definitions
- (n.) An intellectual framework examining how law and legal institutions perpetuate racial inequalities and systemic racism.
Critical race theory challenges traditional civil rights approaches to racial justice.
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- critical race theory
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Commentary
Often abbreviated as CRT, this theory is interdisciplinary and notably informs legal scholarship on race and justice.
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