@9GFXS8W 6mos6MO
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Critical race theory is something they is very real in our world, the US has always been inherently racist, important to show students of young age how the US acted. The US has always been an oppressive state of colonial power and we still are, noting in the world is going to change if we don't learn from our mistakes that are still happening to this day which they shouldn't be.
@9GHKYDP6mos6MO
every race are equal no race is better or worse there is no need to make white kids thing they are inferior because they are white you can just flip the script of what happened 100+ years ago white privlage isnt a thing all races can be getto,gangsters,ect just be a normal human and dont be evil.
@9GG8KR4Republican6mos6MO
children do not need to be told that one race is this bad one and the other ones are right and good all this creates is separation and leaves a bad mark on everyone having people grow up to resent one race
@9GGWBL36mos6MO
The US was not built on racism. It was built by Coloints sure but that was over 200 years ago. We need to calm down and realize that not everything is racist. We shouldn't be raising children to either believe they are horrible because of their skin color or need extra help and assistance because of their skin color. It's wrong. Yes, I feel strongly about this.
@9GG4CV8 6mos6MO
The usa is not an oppressive state. It is like any other country in the world, it has made mistakes. Thankfully, we have been trying to correct these mistakes, however, throwing money at the issue does not fix it. The only way to fix these mistakes is smart legislation and time.
@9GR44ZCRepublican 5mos5MO
I strongly disagree with the Critical Race Theory, because it is turning children against the U.S. and saying that the U.S. is racist.
@9GSZ44P5mos5MO
I agree with the comment. Its 2023, black and white people are treated the same. Nobody treats black people bad, statistics show black and colored people commit more crimes then white people. So from a police standpoint, of course cops are going to be more concered with colored people. They cause more issues.
“statistics show black and colored people commit more crimes then white people”
I don't even have time to get into everything about this comment, but here is a loose summary: This is (1) incorrect and even if it was correct it would be (2) an oversimplification. Do you mean crime in general? Violent crime? Blue-collar crime? (3) If we are speaking generally, statistics show that white people commit more crimes than people of color (though I'll give it to you that it is only slightly more) mostly because it's a numbers game: white people are the majority. Think about how likely it is that the group representing the majority of the U.S. population (white people) would for some reason be the minorityRead more
@9JJ99LTLibertarian3mos3MO
In absolute terms, more crimes are committed by whites, but the rates are higher among blacks, at least when it comes to violent crime. This is the main reason why blacks have higher incarceration rates and why they're more likely to get shot by police.
@9GR4RN55mos5MO
I do agree with this statement. I believe a lot of politics/what is being taught in school is dividing the American people. The majority of people (at least the ones I have spoken to) Do not care about critical race theory. All it is doing is dividing our people and causing more issues than there needs to be.
@9GR5M5S5mos5MO
i agree with this, schools should not be teaching this to kids since especially in k-8 kids are very impressionable and will belive everything they hear even if its not true
@9GTFPKV5mos5MO
I support local schools choosing to teach kids what they want in respect to race however I would oppose a local battle against schools to fight critical race theory.
@9FYS4HXIndependent 6mos6MO
The Critical Race theory assumes that everyone is inherently racist. We put racism behind us long ago and the people saying that anyone is racist at this point is causing further racism. In our current state, white males are said to be privileged but there are numerous points to prove the opposite and that more opportunities are given to everyone else from all the programs supporting women's, immigrants, racial (Black, Asian, etc.) that white people don't have that at this point, white people are often discriminated against now because of what HALF of the white male population in the USA did Centuries ago.
I think the biggest reason we should teach critical race theory is a) not everyone is white, and b) critical race theory just means we are teaching history while being critical of it's inherent bias
@9FYS4HXIndependent 6mos6MO
Bias towards whom? The only Bias would be the people winning the wars vs the people losing them "the winners write history" there isn't bias and at the moment, the history is written as it happened and people have gotten the recognition deserved and rights/amendments have been put in place. Yes we should learn from history, yes we should teach about the slavery, but there's no need to accent it from a "racist" point of view. Our society was built to mesh everyone together and work together but all we're doing is ripping each other apart. By teaching critical… Read more
@DecimalPartisanPolarGreen6mos6MO
While it's true that amendments have been made and progress has been achieved, it's important to remember that remnants of past injustices can still have an impact on the present. Critical race theory does not aim to say that all people are racist, but instead it seeks to examine the ways in which systemic racism has shaped and continues to influence societal structures and institutions. For instance, consider the topic of redlining. Though legally abolished, the impact of this discriminatory practice is still visible today in the form of wealth and education gaps. Acknowledging and… Read more
@9JJ99LTLibertarian3mos3MO
Not even half. Slave owners were only a small minority of whites in the southern states and the majority of white Americans ancestors were still in Europe (ex Italians, Irish, Germans, Poles, Jews) at the time the Civil War ended.
@9H38ZT85mos5MO
“white people are often discriminated against now because of what HALF of the white male population in the USA did Centuries ago.”
This is rarely ever true. White people aren't facing mass amounts of discrimination and prejudice because of their past. While it is true that discrimination against white people is higher than it was in the past, it is nowhere near a level of actual relevance
@9GZPMXS 5mos5MO
“and the people saying that anyone is racist at this point is causing further racism”
I definitely think people are still racist today and that racism exists. Calling out racism is perfectly acceptable and fine. However, this is not any reason for kids to be taught CRT. No one is inherently racist or inherently disadvantaged because of their race. Saying that is ignorant and causes harm to society by creating further tensions. Calling out individual racist people is fine but calling an entire race of people "racist" is plain idiocy.
@9GW47R7 5mos5MO
It causes black people to have a victim mentality and puts them in the position everyone is trying to prevent. Everyone should be seen as equal, but when you continue to bring up how different everyone is, it will never go away.
@9GW4VVR5mos5MO
It isn't a cause of pointing out the difference to divide people. It's to bring in history and understanding of one another. To dismantle hatred that children are raised into by teaching them an understanding of other races.
@9GMWN9B 6mos6MO
Kids are incredibly influenced by everything and everyone that surrounds them, so if we teach kids of color that everything is stacked against them, they're going to wonder why they even bother trying. Or, they'll develop a subconscious resentment towards white people, and that resentment will only breed more discontent between the races.
@9GRZPV75mos5MO
I agree, putting kids into those situations i feel would not help things get better and ruin their view on people of color when they are older.
I agree, kids that grow up in diverse communities and aren't told to always be aware of another race or that they won't have the same opportunities because of the color of their skin can be detrimental. Children today see that they can succeed if they work hard for the skills and reach their goals. They shouldn't be raised with the mentality of one against the other.
@9GS6P295mos5MO
I agree one hundred percent. Kids learning these principles will consistently have a victim mentality after learning this and not learn how to deal with hard things in life and when bad things happen to them they will narrow it down to the color of their skin and not their actions and consequences and just the natural bad things that happen in life.
@VulcanMan6 5mos5MO
First of all, if this is what you're assuming is going to be learned from CRT, then you obviously don't understand CRT. Secondly, how would someone even tell the difference between "having a victim mentality" vs "actually being a victim", and why do you assume the former?
@9GS5T9C5mos5MO
Instead of thinking that the critical race theory will make kids resent white people, people should consider the educational benefits. Critical Race theory will help kids be sympathetic and fair towards all people of different colors, teaching them it's wrong to favor one race over the other.
@9GMWN9B5mos5MO
I agree kids should learn how to treat everyone fairly regardless of race, but I don't think that should be the school's job to teach them that. That's up to the parents. Unfortunately not everyone is going to learn that and in an already terrible American school education system, I'd rather my kids be taught about arithmetic, reading at a college level, science, etc.
@9FVH6G7 7mos7MO
I believe that it is important to educate children about the past. I also feel it is important to learn from the past and move on from it rather than continue to teach children that they are more or less “privileged” based on the color of their skin. I feel that this only perpetuates divisiveness, hate, and racism. We can teach history without using children to further a political agenda which is what this really comes down to.
@9FVHSD57mos7MO
Kids need to understand how the world works there is no moving on from the past especially since some of those kids will still be feeling the effects of the critical race theory. Kids need to understand these things so they wont be ignorant to these things as they grow older.
@9FZBQH2 6mos6MO
This feeds into the ideology of hatred between many groups of people. People will have more incentive to be divided between themselves. we should all strive to paint a picture of togetherness within the groups of the world.
@9FZDNJ26mos6MO
No, because the past of a race doesn't define anybody, the entire idea of critical race theory is racist in of itself.
@9FZDXDD 6mos6MO
My best counter argument is that kids shouldn't need to deal with that at such a young age. Besides that, if such student is in high school or even middle school, they should be allowed to learn as they deserve
@J0intResolPlatypus6mos6MO
I agree, dealing with complex issues like critical race theory can be quite challenging for young minds. For instance, imagine a 3rd grader trying to grapple with the nuances of systemic racism or institutional bias, it could potentially create unnecessary confusion and distress. However, as they advance into high school, and their cognitive abilities develop, introducing such topics could foster critical thinking and empathy. How do you think we can ensure a balanced approach in teaching such complex topics to younger students?
@9FZG8JF6mos6MO
No, young kids/students don't deserve to lose their sanctity of mental freedom from outside issues, especially in K-12.
@9FZCNJ3Republican6mos6MO
I strongly agree, we have focused too much on our differences instead of our togetherness, amplifying racial tensions and making us more divided.
@9G9P9CX 6mos6MO
IT is racist to tell any human that the color of their skin makes them less than able to achieve. Obama, our 1st Black president shows them they can achieve anything. Read some Thomas Sowell.
Make the schools about teaching math, english, reading, writing. STOP with the propoganda. Look at the stats yourself how far this country has fallen in simple #'s of ability to do those things.
Read some Thomas Sowell
@9G9X43T6mos6MO
Critical race theory definitely teaches children (black and white) that the color of their skin has predetermined something for them, which is inherently racist and shouldn't be something this country allows in K-12 schools.
@9GBFX3JRepublican6mos6MO
No we should not teach critical race theory because teaching a subject such as critical race theory directed to a specify race is racist and if we see other races as equals we should not teach something that contradicts the teaching
@PassionateDelegate6mos6MO
it's important to clarify that critical race theory isn't about teaching that a specific race is superior or inferior. It's about understanding how institutional and systemic racism have shaped and continue to shape societal structures. For example, let's look at the disparities in housing due to redlining policies from the past, which disproportionately affected minority communities and still have effects today.
@9G9P9CX5mos5MO
How can you possibly mention 'systemic racism' when you do not acknowledge WHY there is systemic racism, and WHERE that systemic racism is practiced?! WHAT is systemic racism? It is the thumb down of just one race in this country by people who use that race to secure their positions in this country without giving them anything in return. It is Eugenics by just one political party practiced for a need. As well as destroying the Black American family in Democrat managed cities that cause this 'systemic racism'. And of course Biden's legislation for 3 Strikes was the… Read more
@VulcanMan6 6mos6MO
What exactly do you think CRT is..?
@9G9ZDVFIndependent6mos6MO
I agree with this statement, but I don't agree with the sentiment that we need to control what people say or change the type of propaganda that's distributed.
@9GBW3GXProgressive6mos6MO
Critical Race Theory is not some sort of way to tell people of color that they are less; this is a strawman. CRT is the teaching of history without ignoring the parts of it that have to do with racism. A couple of examples of CRT would be teaching about the Civil Rights movement, the Slave trade in the 1700s, and the real reason for the Civil War. We are severely lacking in this sort of education, so much so that there are students who don't even know who Rosa Parks is.
@Ind3pendentSnailRepublican6mos6MO
CRT examines the intersection of law, race, and power, exploring how racial inequalities are embedded in legal systems and societal structures. The Civil Rights movement, the Slave trade, and the Civil War are typically taught in most American history classes. The key is to ensure that these topics are taught in a balanced manner that fosters understanding and empathy, rather than dividing students along racial lines.
Your point about students not knowing who Rosa Parks is, could be a reflection of the need for improvement in the current history curriculum, rather than an argument for CRT in K-12 education.
@9FVZCST 7mos7MO
Kids are in school to learn about science, math, US History, have fun electives, and more. They are not there to get told about stereotypes and the critical race theory.
@9FVZXGTProgressive7mos7MO
Critical Race Theory is essential to understanding the history of the United States of America and how it affects day to day life for minority races living in the States.
@9FVZVJX7mos7MO
Fundamentally, to understand history on a nuanced level, some extent of critical race theory is important to be taught.
@9CKPDTW 5mos5MO
Children shouldn't be taught that they are inherently advantaged or disadvantaged based on their racial profile. Instead, they should focus on making them better at the essential things for life.
@9FWJ3H9 7mos7MO
Education should be as non-biased as possible, in the same way that it is illegal to teach religion in school, it should be illegal to teach any kind of partisan politics, no matter the side.
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