The Basics
Notion of a distinct biological type of human being, usually based on skin color or other physical characteristics.
What is race?
This tenet argues that race is not biological or natural -- rather, it is created by dominant groups to serve particular interests
What is social construction thesis?
This famous Laker had the number 8 and 24 for his jerseys and recently had a statue created in his name.
Who is Kobe Bryant?
The term for the argument that significant social change only happens when the dominant group perceives it to have a positive impact for themselves to improve the life situations of subordinate groups
What is interest convergence?
This CRT tenet argues that racism is baked into the very foundation of US society, and therefore is hard to change at a large scale
What is racism is ordinary and normalized?
This show recently swept many Emmys and is about a group of people who work at a restaurant and yell at each other A LOT!
What is the Bear?
Group characteristic often based on cultural origin, ancestry, language, etc.
What is ethnicity?
This CRT tenet argues that the perspectives of people of color should be taken into consideration, especially because they are the most impacted by racism.
What is unique voice of color?
This actor recently passed away and was famous for his role as Mufasa in the Lion King and Darth Vader from Star Wars
Who is James Earl Jones?
Perspective that radical progress is usually followed by a series of conservative setbacks -- basically when there is a win towards racial equity, always expect backlash
What is racial realism?
This CRT tenets argues that the racial positionalities of groups changed over time, based on historical and political context
What is universalism?
This actress stars in both the new Beetlejuice Beetlejuice movie and in the show Wednesday.
Who is Jenna Ortega?
Critical Race Theorists critique this ideology, which tends to be color-blind and believes that equality is possible in the United States
What is liberalism?
What is the chinese exclusion act?
The 2028 Olympics will be taking place in this city.
What is Los Angeles?