Foundations of CRT
What does CRT stand for?
Critical Race Theory
Which area of law is often analyzed using CRT to highlight racial inequalities?
Criminal Justice System
What is a primary focus of CRT in the context of education?
Examining how educational policies and practices perpetuate racial disparities.
How does CRT view the impact of systemic racism on family dynamics?
CRT asserts that systemic racism affects family dynamics by influencing access to resources and opportunities.
What term describes policies and practices that appear neutral but have a discriminatory impact?
Structural Racism
Name one of the core principles of CRT.
Racism is ingrained in the fabric and system of American society.
What is the significance of the "interest convergence" principle in CRT?
It suggests that advances in racial justice occur only when they align with the interests of the dominant group.
Which concept explains the persistence of racial disparities in educational achievement?
Structural Racism
What role do family systems play in perpetuating or challenging racial inequalities, according to CRT?
Family systems can either perpetuate racial inequalities through internalized biases or challenge them by fostering critical awareness and activism.
What does "interest convergence" mean in CRT?
The idea that racial progress occurs when it benefits the dominant group.
Which year did CRT emerge as a movement?
1980s
What landmark case is frequently discussed in CRT literature for its impact on civil rights?
Brown V Board of Education
What is the term for teaching methods that incorporate students’ cultural references?
Culturally Responsive Teaching
How does CRT explain the intergenerational transmission of racial trauma within families?
Through the concept of historical and systemic oppression affecting multiple generations.
Define "microaggressions" in the context of CRT
Subtle, often unintentional, discriminatory comments or behaviors.
Name one founding scholar of CRT.
Derrick Bell
How does CRT critique the concept of "colorblindness" in legal policies?
CRT argues that colorblindness ignores the systemic nature of racism and the lived experiences of racial minorities.
How does CRT propose addressing racial inequalities in education?
By implementing policies that recognize and address systemic biases and inequalities.
Name one way CRT can inform therapy practices with families
By encouraging therapists to consider the impact of systemic racism on family dynamics and individual mental health.
What is "intersectionality"?
The interconnected nature of social categorizations such as race, class, and gender.
What does CRT say about the intersectionality of race and other identities?
CRT posits that race intersects with other identities such as gender, class, and sexuality, creating complex social dynamics.
Name a legal scholar associated with CRT who has written extensively on the role of law in perpetuating racial inequalities.
Kimberlé Crenshaw
Which scholar is known for applying CRT to the study of education?
Gloria Ladson-Billings
What is an example of a family structure that CRT might analyze for its relationship to systemic inequalities?
Single-parent households in marginalized communities.
What is the meaning of "white privilege" in CRT?
The societal advantages that benefit white people over non-white people.