Does critical race theory suggest that all white people are racist? Isn’t this racist, too?
This hypothetical understanding of this theory differs from representation in recent popular books and, especially, from its description by critics—often, though not exclusively, conservative Republicans. Critics charge that the theory leads to negative dynamics, such as attention on group identity over universal, shared traits; divides people into “oppressed” and “oppressor” groups; and needs intolerance. Critical Race Theory Some critics claim that the concept advocates discriminating against white people in order to achieve equity. They mainly aim those allegations at academics who advocate for policies that explicitly take race into account. Moreover, what is critical race theory anyway? The theory is a theoretical concept that is more than 45 years old. The core idea is that race is a social concept and that discrimination is not merely the product of individual bias or prejudice but also something surrounded by legal systems and policies. Ba...