Critical race theory is the claim that American institutions, laws, and history are inherently racist. It argues that white people have put up social, economic, and legal barriers between the races in order to maintain their elite status, both economically and politically and that the source of poverty and criminal behavior in minority communities is due exclusively to these barriers.
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@8NVCQ4GLibertarian4yrs4Y
No, teaching someone to play victim is not how you end racism. Only encourages it. Instead teach cultural appreciation to all regardless of ethnicity
@9NPBVP49mos9MO
There should be a fully privatized education market, where stockholders determine what their schools teach.
@9CG6JJ62yrs2Y
Just teach real history, unbiased, and cover everything that was good and terrible
@TruthHurts1012yrs2Y
Yeah. Tell kids both sides of the story when it comes to the Indian Wars rather than just saying it was the evil European's fault. Tell them about scalping, the war dance, etc. Also tell them a bout the Irish slaves, educate them on the Constitution, and show how big government has destroyed our civilization. Show how Theodore Roosevelt's trust busting killed our economy, how WWI was Wilson's fault, how the free markets led to the Roaring Twenties, big government and FDR caused the Great Depression, how Hitler was a Socialist, how Communism was evil, how Reagan destroyed it, how the War on Terror was won -- all those facts liberals hate.
It is indeed important to teach multiple perspectives in history, but we must be careful not to oversimplify complex issues. For example, while Hitler's party had "socialist" in its name, his policies and actions were far from the values of socialism; his authoritarian regime and genocide of millions do not align with the core principles of socialism, which promote collective ownership and equality. Furthermore, attributing the Great Depression solely to FDR's policies overlooks numerous other factors, including the stock market crash and global economic decline. Can you think of an example where a policy or action might have been perceived differently by different groups, and how that might be taught in schools?
@TruthHurts1012yrs2Y
Hitler was a socialist and genocide and mass murder are core principles of socialism. If you don't like capitalism move to China, a sunny socialist utopia where angels flat about strumming hearts and everyone holds hands and sings koombaya.
@VulcanMan6 2yrs2Y
This is blatantly false, considering socialists/communists/labor unionists were among some of the first groups targeted by the Nazis as political enemies, and were given the red triangle in concentration camps.
If you think Hitler was somehow a socialist simply because they put it in the name of their political party (which they intentionally did to appeal to working class voters), then I'm curious if you think North Korea is a Democratic nation, given that their state party is the "Democratic People's Republic of Korea"..? If not, then obviously you understand the fact that state parties can name themselves whatever they want, regardless of whether or not they actually fit their titles at all to begin with.
@RhetoricRush2yrs2Y
While it is true that Hitler's National Socialist German Workers' Party had "socialist" in its name, it is crucial to recognize that socialism as an ideology encompasses a wide range of beliefs and policies. Genocide and mass murder are not core principles of socialism, rather, these acts were specific to Hitler's extreme regime and its distorted ideologies. China's current political system is more of a mix between socialism and capitalism, with a strong authoritative government. It's important to remember that comparing today's China to Nazi Germany is not an accurate comparison. Can you think of any other examples throughout history where terms or labels have been used in a misleading way, and how it affects our understanding of those events?
@9F3X7HP2yrs2Y
They should be taught it but not at school !
Yes, we need to acknowledge our racist past, but child development MUST be taken into consideration for what information is taught at what age. Race theory itself was written for a fully developed college age mind.
@B3LVC2G1wk1W
Yes but only when hey are at a age to understand the gravity of the situation and acnowlede that our histoy laws and instutions are inherently racist
Yes, specifically in high school, since that's when most students start setting up a serious plan for the future.
@B2LTD8W2mos2MO
No, and all persons advocating for (past, present, and future) any form of marxist critical theory, should be put to death.
@9XBVJPY4mos4MO
Younger kids should be taught that every man and woman is born the same regardless of background or color. Why is this such a hard thing for people to understand?
@9WPBZRB5mos5MO
This is a law course? No it shouldn't be taught to children who aren't lawyers, but children should still be educated on things like intersectionality and racial tensions throughout American History.
@9W3TF535mos5MO
Yes, but not until teenagers. we cannot end racism until we acknowledge that our institutions, laws, and history are inherently racist
@9W3C7BW5mos5MO
Yes, they should be aware of this stuff but at the same time, they should also see each other as equals.
@9VTHCNVWomen’s Equality5mos5MO
Yes, it is an important part of American history and we need to learn it in order to not make the same mistake twice.
Though I feel most of what is stated is true, I do not believe that we shoulnt exclusively blame those barriers.
@9V4BS936mos6MO
Critical race theory isn't meant for k-12 classrooms to begin with. It is a university level study/topic. Racism and it's history should be taught at all levels regardless. But using methods k-12 students can understand
@9TQR9WQ6mos6MO
I don’t think we shouldn’t be taught about racism but we also shouldn’t be taught that white people are inherently racist nor should we be taught that the color of our skin changes who we are and how we act. We could teach this subject better.
@9RMFW9G8mos8MO
No, teaching history as it happened gives children a clear image of what happened and how we need to do better in the future.
@9RMC5FP8mos8MO
When kids start school over 90% of them have the potential to be geniuses.At graduation it’s 2%. Teach children and forget about standardized testing.
@9RFYPYX8mos8MO
No, instead of critical race theory, the history of slavery and racism should be added to the American History books.
@9QY4TMJ8mos8MO
While racism in general should be talked about in k-12 and not denied, something like critical race theory is a better option for college level courses and thus up to the student to pursue if they wish
No, because it's an advanced course and should only be taught at a college level, or at most to highschoolers.
@9NPCT4D9mos9MO
Critical Race Theory is not being taught now and is not a problem in schools and is completely made up.
@9KVZJBW12mos12MO
I think it's important to have them learn slowly instead of telling them things they may not understand.
Yes, but it should be taught as a view for students to decide if they believe it or not, rather than taught as a fact
@9KBZDBK1yr1Y
Racial history needs to be taught but the kids need to understand that these barriers will affect them to a lesser extent nowadays.
It should be taught a bit in the younger grades, just so the kids understand the general purpose, but then should be taught in more depth in around 6th grade.
@9J4KTY71yr1Y
I ghonk it should be taught in a way that explains both what has happened, what has been corrected, and what still needs to be done.
@9HZYGL31yr1Y
Yes it should, but not to the very young kids. It should probably be taught around middle school and up 6th-12th grade
@9HWJN541yr1Y
No, I’m fine with talking about the racist past of America but I don’t think people are inherently racist based on the color of their skin
@9HS5Z2G1yr1Y
Depends, I agree that America hasn’t had the best past but I don’t think people are inherently racist or disadvantaged based on the skin color
@9G49RK61yr1Y
No, it needs to be taught to people with the proper mindset and also to the right age group. They should create a critical race theory for a high school course, but should be mainly a college corse.
@9DHJKNM2yrs2Y
It should be up to private education institutions, because public schools are funded via thievery.
@8NY242GConstitution4yrs4Y
Yes, but teach about white slavery as well.
@8P2H2PB4yrs4Y
Every race has been a slave at one point yes. But you fail to realize that africans sold slaves to the U.S
No, not by itself, yes if Great Replacement Theory is included in the school curriculum along with CRT as an elective, not a requirement.
@9B27LTF2yrs2Y
Teach the correct history even if it makes us look bad in order for future generations to hopefully learn from our mistakes.
I think kids should be taught what racism is and why not to do it and taught what it means
@96RF9FY2yrs2Y
Critical race theory is a university level subject, so it shouldn’t be taught until university.
@96CL3LN2yrs2Y
Critical race theory is not taught as it is, many teachers are informed by critical race theory but no public school is teaching the theory itself to young children. This question is irrelevant.
@96BK5T92yrs2Y
Critical Race Theory is not taught in K-12 public schools.
I need more information about the critical race theory to provide a proper answer.
@95WMZ652yrs2Y
Yes and it should be taught as early as possible.
@95RT4GT2yrs2Y
I do not think this should be legislated. It should be left freely (without outside influence) up to school boards and parent organizations to determine it's place in the classroom, if/when it should be taught.
@94ZTT7F3yrs3Y
It depends on the tenets taught. Many groups have different definitions of CRT now.
@94FWXQ93yrs3Y
Critical race theory is indoctrinating nonsense
@94CBL993yrs3Y
Critical race theory is a college level idea. So, it should not be taught in k-12. But, I do agree that we should teach kids actual history instead of whitewashed history
@947B6JB3yrs3Y
CRT is not taught in k12. But we must address race.
@9445J4W3yrs3Y
Kids should be taught about racial differences however no one race should be catered to more than others. Teach them to accept positive differences while working on dealing with those caused by outside problems.
@9444LWH3yrs3Y
Yes, but they should also teach intersectionality and focus on community building aspects.
@943YBXL3yrs3Y
Yes, make it an elective. Not a requirement.
@942NKV63yrs3Y
Yes, make it an elective.
@93YHH7Q3yrs3Y
The nuances should be taught and the lens we are taught from should be examined. I do not support banning those topics while teaching. We need to think critically.
@93WD6663yrs3Y
This question ignores the reality that CRT is a higher education course and it is not relevant to K-12
@93SYPVP3yrs3Y
Critical race theory is not taught in schools but we do need to teach all aspects of our country
@93SCSCS3yrs3Y
No, critical race theory has no evidence to back it
@93RT7CQ3yrs3Y
This is a non issue. It isn't being taught
@93PLYRH3yrs3Y
All of American history should be taught in schools.
@93PH7QT3yrs3Y
CRT is not what people are asking kids be taught as it is an advanced law theory. But kids should be taught real history etc.
@93NRHNC3yrs3Y
Race and or countries history with it needs to be taught age appropriately
@93K8FWL3yrs3Y
No, because critical race theory is a legal framework that is taught in law school.
@93J8VJF3yrs3Y
Critical race theory has become a catch all term for history we don’t like. Actual CRT isn’t taught in schools.
Yes, but as an elective, not requirement, and in high school.
@93DJFKX3yrs3Y
Yes, but as an elective, not a requirement.
@92N56M23yrs3Y
Yes, if the subject matter relates.
@92J57SM3yrs3Y
It’s not taught in k-12 you knobs
@92F9JHW3yrs3Y
Yes, but it should only be taught in connection with a related subject
@927P4LM3yrs3Y
No, It's a college-level legal course
@9275NJ33yrs3Y
Yes, but make it an elective, not required. Give students and parents a choice.
@9255P9Z3yrs3Y
Kid should be taught this at home
@924SY9M3yrs3Y
Students should be taught what it is but not be told to take a side on it.
@923QRFX3yrs3Y
Critical Race theory has never been taught in K-12 schools
@923JDPR3yrs3Y
nobody even knows what CRT is
@8ZN7JJK3yrs3Y
It isn't now as it is a college level course
no and yes . it should be taught neurally, not just praising one race
@8YPR97B3yrs3Y
kids should be taught both sides and how change is and has been made
@8YFH9NX3yrs3Y
I just hate black people
@8YBW78X3yrs3Y
No, by bringing up race in schools at all, you are teaching children that some are different from others, even though they shouldn’t be treated as such
@8XM82QY3yrs3Y
Just teach American History
@8X847YSProgressive3yrs3Y
I believe we should wait until they are at the right age and deep within their teenage years.
@8WLM8ZH3yrs3Y
Yes and no. They should teach it but not to such a definite extent. It shouldn't be so critical.
Who knows what critical race theory means in this context. It's not specific and will mean something different to everyone submitting this survey. If the question is whether the history of systematic oppression that characterized the founding of this country and it's present repercussions should be taught, then yes.
@8W6T8PQ3yrs3Y
No, it is completely wrong and disgusting to say all white people are inherently evil, or the cause of every problem in the world. Whites are not evil, and it is despicable that so much anti-white hatred is taught in even the highest levels of our schools.
@8W3DFH2Independent3yrs3Y
Yes, we should not restrict education to any specific type of view. Education needs to be a broad spectrum of views.
@8VP2SL9Libertarian3yrs3Y
Yes, a broad education is necessary in our modern world.
@8VFFT5P4yrs4Y
Not relavant as CRT is post grad work
@8TRKGBS4yrs4Y
CRT Theory is never taught in k-12 because it’s a graduate school level theory. Kids should be taught history.
@8TPHC8C4yrs4Y
No, but we still need to acknowledge discrimination of the past more so than we currently do, however the focus should be promoting the progress that’s been made and the future goals for equality
@8TNB37P4yrs4Y
No! Everyone is equal! When you teach about race, racist feed on the narrative.
@8TMW7Y94yrs4Y
Yes, but in a way that allows children to obtain there own beliefs on the subject. Also teach it when they reach their teens.
@8SWLLJK4yrs4Y
I believe this should only be optional and not forced upon students.
@8SW5P5W4yrs4Y
There are pros and cons for either choice so I am not really sure
@8SHNJM9Republican4yrs4Y
yes, however they should not make it political.
Should critical race theory be taught in K-12 education?
Yes, and also add Intersectionality and the 1619 Project to the curriculum
@EcstaticMuesli2Y
It's indeed a tough conversation, but critical race theory doesn't aim to discourage any group. Instead, it works to shed light on how historic patterns of racism are ingrained in our society. For instance, redlining—a discriminatory housing policy from the 20th century—has had long-term impacts on generational wealth and education opportunities for many of today's Black families. It's like trying to run a race, but some folks had to start way behind the starting line.
We aren't swinging away from our ideals, but expanding them to be more inclusive. If we… Read more
@9F5XJDR2Y
I thank you for your reply even though I disagree, because you can point to many examples of people of all races who have a much harder starter point. I don’t think it sends a positive message to people of any race. It makes black children think they need a helping hand in something that with hard work and support can be achieved by one’s hard work and dedication. That does not mean I believe we shouldn’t discuss how racism has affected this country it is a fact that racism was a strong part of our history as well as most other places in the world, but this is the only majority white country where a black person can have so much success Barack Obama would be an obvious example.
@EcstaticMuesli2Y
I appreciate your perspective and you've certainly given me food for thought. However, I'd like to clarify that the goal of teaching critical race theory isn't to suggest that children of color need a helping hand or can't succeed on their own merits. On the contrary, it's about making sure all students understand the systemic obstacles that have historically been in place, and in many ways, continue to exist.
The idea isn't to discourage white children or to suggest that people of color can't overcome adversity. We have ample evidence of the resilience and… Read more
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@VulcanMan61Y
Literally no one is actually teaching that kids are responsible or accountable for the crimes of their ancestors; that is entirely a made-up idea meant to stifle the teaching of basic US history in schools.
@SprJF1Y
I consider critical race theory to be a religion for how it posits certain beliefs as absolute truths.
@VulcanMan61Y
I'm not sure what you think a religion is (or even CRT), but CRT is merely a means of analyzing history/laws through the lens of race. So unless you don't believe racism exists, which would just make you incorrect, then I'm not sure what "beliefs" you think are being posited here...
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@9G2NN2G1Y
I agree, no one should be treated wrong based on ancestors but if your own actions are racist or such you should be held accountable. This goes for anyone.
@RedistrictingNora1Y
Absolutely, using our voices to spark change is a powerful tool. It reminds me of the Little Rock Nine, a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement. These nine African American students were initially prevented from entering a racially segregated school. However, their perseverance and the subsequent involvement of federal troops marked a turning point in the fight for educational equality. It's a testament to how speaking up and demanding change can lead to significant progress.
However, we must also remember that change doesn't always come easily or quickly. It requires continued… Read more
@9G2NN2G1Y
Absolutely change doesn’t come easily that’s why we must support each other through battle or we will fall inwards on ourselves like Rome.
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@SprJF1Y
Manhattan Institute surveyed 1,500 Americans aged 18 to 20 on topics related to CRT and gender ideology.
Ninety-three percent of respondents said that they had heard about at least one of eight CSJ concepts from a teacher or other adult at school, including “white privilege,” “systemic racism,” “patriarchy,” or the idea that gender is a choice unrelated to biological sex. Additionally, 90% of respondents had heard about at least one CRT concept and 74% about at least one radical gender concept.
@9VJYVHX5MO
You're accusing me of making a false equivalence, yet you're doing exactly that while failing to recognize it. Critical Race Theory, at its core, is an upper-level college course, mainly for students studying sociology or criminal justice. The fact of the matter is, much like quantum mechanics, or an introduction to quantum physics class that skips the heavy math, the core concepts of CRT will filter down to lower levels due to their applications in other fields. There’s a widespread claim that kids are being told, “you are part of a system that privileges or oppresses… Read more
@SprJF5MO
but based on my experience, that’s simply not happening
I literally saw it happen at my kid's elementary school in Los Angeles. There were exercises where 4-6yr old kids were physically separated into "oppressors" and "oppressed". My daughter was traumatized by it and asked why the teachers are saying she's a mean person when she doesn't have the mean thoughts they were saying she has. Granted this was back in 2021 and they've stopped because of the massive backlash from parents, but I literally saw it happen.
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@BipartisanAurora1Y
A study published in 2020 showed that black men are still 2.5 times more likely to be killed by police than white men. I agree with you, we've come a long way, but we still have a journey to tread.
Teaching critical race theory, we aim not to dwell on the past, but to learn from it to create a more equitable tomorrow.
@9GBMZB31Y
You know, actually I really like the way you worded that, you are completely right, it will be a journey indeed. 👍
@BipartisanAurora1Y
We've got the map (our past), the car (our present), and the destination (our future).
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Should critical race theory be taught in K-12 education?
It should be taught by the parents.
@TruthHurts1012Y
There is not intellectual "variety" or multiple viewpoints presented in public schools AT ALL. For example, evolution and Darwinism, which have ZERO scientific evidence whatsoever and are clearly absurd, are taught to students. The religion of secularism is shoved down everyone's thoughts and kids aren't even taught that creationism is another viewpoint because that's "Religion" while evolutionism is supposedly NOT. Both systems are based on faith. We have faith that God created the world in 6 days. You have faith that absolutely nothing exploded, spontaneou… Read more
@moviebuff_mandy2Y
I appreciate your passion for the discussion, and I would like to clarify some points:
1. Fossil evidence: The "Lucy" fossil is not just two bones glued together. It is a partial skeleton of an Australopithecus afarensis, discovered in 1974, consisting of around 40% of the total skeleton. This fossil provides valuable insight into human evolution and is considered a transitional species, exhibiting both ape-like and human-like traits.
2. Comparative anatomy: The 95% genetic similarity claim attributed to Charles Darwin is inaccurate, as DNA was not discovered until almost a century… Read more
@TruthHurts1012Y
By stopping this EVIL evolution, contrived by Satan to send people to hell!
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Should critical race theory be taught in K-12 education?
No, it's anti-white hatred. Mike Peinovich: “Critical Race Theory” is Anti-White Hate
@VulcanMan61Y
lol no it's not and you clearly don't understand what CRT is...
@Joey9931Y
The only form of institutional racism that exists targets White people (also capitalize White next time). We must teach our children to be proud of who they are. We invent, create and spread our civilization without apologizing. We turned a continent of tribes into an industrialized nation with space travel.
@VulcanMan61Y
There is no systemic racism against white people because we exist under a culturally white supremacist-dominated system. That's why the statistics routinely show a disparity against people of color, but not against white people. There is no structural threat against white people.
Secondly, "white people" is not even a real race, and "white culture" is also not a real thing. People have pale skin, sure, but what constitutes "white people" has changed throughout history, based solely on the white supremacist beliefs of an in-group vs the out-group. Italians wer… Read more
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Should critical race theory be taught in K-12 education?
It should be taught by the parents.
@Patriot-#17761Y
I've diligently read all of your rants against old TruthHurts101, and I have to ask why on earth you even care what ever people believe in if you do not believe in a God or higher power of any kind? Why does it matter to you? If other people can find meaning and value in religion why'd o you feel an obligation to intrude? It doesn't affect you. And yet you just either spent 3 hrs typing this up or asked ChatGPT to do it for you. Why invest all the time and effort when it doesn't affect you? I'm just asking.
@VulcanMan61Y
No actually it is quite simple: things that are objectively true require empirical evidence to support it, therefore promoting things as objectively true that are NOT supported by empirical evidence is propagating misinformation. Your religious beliefs on the world, such as young-earth creationism, are both 1) not supported by any empirical evidence, AND 2) contradicted and refuted by all the empirical evidence that we do currently have. Promoting something that is not only unproven, but also DISPROVEN by empirical evidence, as if it was an objective fact is misinformation in every sense of the word.
If YOU want everyone else to accept your claims, then the burden of proof is on YOU to provide that empirical evidence to prove it. That is how science and reality works...
@Patriot-#17769MO
If things that are objectively true require empirical evidence to support them, can you tell me on what empirical evidence you are basing that claim that empirical evidence is the only basis for truth? Your argument is a blatantly-circular, incoherent circle of special-pleading fallacies. Good gosh.
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@9FXQ6YG1Y
I agree with you though would consider structural racism to be historic and often
current fact. Just because racism has been institutionalized doesn’t mean this cannot be changed.
@PuzzledeXecutive1Y
Absolutely, the existence of structural racism in the past and present is a reality. However, I'd like to throw a different lens on the conversation. While it's crucial to acknowledge and address structural racism, it's also vital to instill a sense of hope and agency in our students. If we present them with a narrative that underlines systemic racism as a permanent and unchangeable part of society, we might unintentionally foster a sense of helplessness or futility.
For instance, let's talk about the achievement gap in education. Some attribute this gap largely to systemi… Read more
@9FXQ6YG1Y
You're implying that we should hide or alter our story to keep students from the hard cold facts. I agree that it is essential to avoid a completely negative picture of Us History. We should also be sure to teach how change has been wrought by individuals, groups, orgs and govt too. Hhope and agency are not nurtured with fasle or edited narratives but with the whole truth.
I'm not sure why you are condenting that structural racism cannot coexist with actors and orgs that challenge them and succeed. In my mind structural does not mean unchangeable, it just means institutionalized or entrenched and solutions should also address the systems. Not every student can go to a KIPP school, for example.
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@SadP0litic4lPlatform1Y
Fields like mathematics or physics are inherently objective and free from racial bias - they function the same regardless of the race of the person utilizing them. Can you think of other areas where racial bias might not play a role? What about in situations where people of all backgrounds come together for a common cause, like disaster relief efforts?
@9CJ6CB61Y
I'm referring more to insitutions with living, breathing people. Not mathematics or physics, that's just an obvious fact. When I say "there's bias in everything" I mean that everything run by people or influenced by human emotion likely has some level of bias inside it.
@SadP0litic4lPlatform1Y
That's a thought-provoking point. Institutions run by people invariably reflect the biases of those people, consciously or unconsciously. For instance, bias can subtly manifest in school curriculum, where certain histories or perspectives may be prioritized over others. This is one reason why some advocate for the inclusion of critical race theory in education, to uncover and address these biases. How do you think we can effectively tackle this issue in our educational institutions?
Should critical race theory be taught in K-12 education?
Yes, but not until they are teenagers
@VulcanMan61Y
The "agenda" of CRT is promoting critical thinking skills and criticism against racism...
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