Saturday, September 19, 2020

Critical Race Theory

Critical Race Theory is topical. The book Critical Race Theory: An Introduction is a definitive work now in its third edition. According to an editorial review, it "provides a radical and challenging perspective that reveals how racism shapes the everyday reality of the world". Yet suppose that we look at the book itself and ask "how racism shapes the everyday reality of the world". What does it tell us from a race-critical perspective? On the right, one sees the book's contributors -- its two editors top left. One may click on the image to enlarge. OBSERVATION: I say to people, your theory is not thoroughgoing. They sometimes think that means I am a reactionary, who rejects critical race theory. I am concerned about its superficiality, and theirs. Comments are welcome, and one is welcome to share the image.

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