By an appropriate age I think it should be mandatory to teach preteens-teens about Critical race theory to abolish any forms of ignorance and to teach both the good and bad side of history to foster change.
@9FSSPYZ7mos7MO
I don't believe that any school should be teaching any belief that any one race is worse than another, it pins hate on white people who have nothing to do with it and further separates races
@9FZBPKH 7mos7MO
CRT cannot be summarized as "White people are always oppressors and black people are always oppressed". No, it is the theory that racism is a systemic problem in America. That racism in the US is not just contained to people, it is systemic. It is embedded into many of the institutions of America, both literal (like the criminal justice and education) and figurative (like the job and housing market).
@M1norityGiraffeRepublican7mos7MO
I believe it's crucial to distinguish between systemic racism and the concept of Critical Race Theory (CRT). Systemic racism refers to institutional policies and practices that produce racially disparate outcomes, regardless of the intentions of the people who uphold them. On the other hand, CRT is a framework that contends that racism is a common, everyday experience and that it is deeply ingrained in legal systems and policies.
A key concern here is the potential for CRT to be misinterpreted or misapplied in educational settings. For instance, while it's important to address the… Read more
@9FZBPKH 7mos7MO
I do see your point, however, I believe that with adequate clarification in any standards concerning the teaching of CRT that those misinterpretations and oversimplifications you fear could be avoided. I do think that CRT is somewhat advanced and should really only be taught in high school and college. I personally first learned about it in 8th grade(and even then really only touched on it for a few days) but I don't really trust the average middle school social studies teacher that much, I may have had a great teacher, but I doubt that everyone does.
@Bl4ckBoxOatmealGreen7mos7MO
While I agree that CRT is a complex theory, the concern is not only about misinterpretation but also about the potential emotional burden it might place on young students. For instance, concepts such as "white privilege" and "systemic racism" might be challenging for young minds to grasp and could potentially lead to feelings of guilt or resentment. Even with adequate standards and clarification, we need to consider the developmental appropriateness of these topics.
Moreover, the issue of teacher qualifications is indeed a real concern. Teachers should be adequately trai… Read more
@9FSSRK47mos7MO
Critical Race Theory is a specific statement against America, if you really want to make a statement like that tell it to a judge, or a president, or a senator, or a secretary. Not the youth of our country.
@VulcanMan6 7mos7MO
What do you think CRT is..?
@9FSSQGS7mos7MO
I think that critical race theory is a waste of time because racism is a learned concept and kids are born knowing that everybody is equal and pushing an agenda that brings racism to a forefront isn't good for student's development.
@VulcanMan6 7mos7MO
In a world that is structurally racist, it would be a disservice to not properly educate kids on these things.
@9FST49Q7mos7MO
Teach history accurately to how things happen. Teach the good and bad of all sides to prevent history for repeating itself.
@9FSSK277mos7MO
Yes, I think it is necessary that kids are taught the good and bad sides of human history. They need to know just how bad it was for those who weren't white to live in this country and to never let history repeat itself.
