Racial formation: One key concept in critical race theory is racial formation. Scholars took up the ways racial inequity persisted even after “a whole set of landmark civil rights laws and anti-discrimination laws passed” during the civil right movement, Daniel HoSang, professor of ethnicity, race and migration and American studies at Yale University, said. So what is critical race theory, and why is it relevant to Texans? And why is there an effort against it in Texas - and around the nation? What is critical race theory?Ĭritical race theory is a discipline, analytical tool and approach that emerged in the 1970s and ‘80s. Instead, it offers tools for shifting public policy to create equity and freedom for all. They say that critical race theory itself actually shifts emphasis away from accusing individuals - in history or in the classroom - of being racist, which tends to dominate liberal discussions of racism.
Those who study the discipline say that the attacks have nothing to do with critical race theory, but instead are targeting any teachings that challenge and complicate dominant narratives about the country’s history and identity. In addition, conservative commentator Gerard Baker has argued that critical race theory bans critical thought in favor of what resembles religious instruction. Ted Cruz and others have called the theory racist itself for centering the nation’s story on racial conflict. is a racist country with irredeemable roots. Since then, conservative lawmakers, commentators and parents have raised alarm that critical race theory is being used to teach children that they are racist, and that the U.S. Last year, conservative activist Christopher Rufo began using the term “critical race theory” publicly to denounce anti-racist education efforts.
Meanwhile, the debate has taken hold across the nation. It’s been commonly referred to as the “critical race theory” bill, though the term “critical race theory” never appears in it.īut in signing the bill, Abbott said “more must be done” to “abolish critical race theory in Texas,” and announced that he would ask the Legislature to address the issue during a special session this summer. Greg Abbott signed into law a bill last week that restricts how current events and America’s history of racism can be taught in Texas schools. Sign up for The Brief, our daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news.
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