Critical Race Theory

What is a common misconception about Critical Race Theory?

• It focuses solely on legal studies

• It was developed in the 1990s

• It is only taught in elementary schools

• It teaches that white people are inherently evil

When did Critical Race Theory emerge?

• In the 1950s

• In the late 1970s and early 1980s

• In the 1990s

• In the 21st century

What was the primary focus of Critical Race Theory?

• To promote racial superiority

• To teach children to hate their country

• To argue that all laws are inherently just

• To examine laws and policies contributing to racial disparities

What do critics mistakenly believe about Critical Race Theory?

• It was developed by politicians

• It supports racial segregation

• It originated in medical studies

• It is widely taught in elementary schools

What is NOT a misconception about Critical Race Theory?

• It examines structures causing racial disparities

• It is anti-white or racist

• It argues that white people are inherently evil

• It is not widely taught in law schools

According to the text, what is a major challenge in discussing race and racism?

• The agreement on racial inequality's existence

• The lack of historical evidence

• Finding enough scholarly articles on the topic

• Agreeing on the definition of racism

What is the stance of Critical Race Theory on racial inequality?

• It is due to individual moral failings

• It is a result of superior and inferior racial groups

• It is the outcome of racist policies and laws

• It does not exist in modern society

What is NOT true about the teaching of Critical Race Theory according to the text?

• It originated in the late 1970s and early 1980s

• It teaches kids to hate each other based on race

• It is an intellectual field that emerged among legal scholars

• It aims to examine and challenge structures causing racial disparities

How does the text suggest addressing racial inequality?

• By identifying and replacing bad policies with equitable ones

• By teaching that some races are superior to others

• By ignoring the historical context of racial issues

• By focusing solely on individual actions rather than systemic issues

What is a key step in understanding race and racism according to the text?

• Ignoring the differences between races

• Defining terms based on evidence, scholarship, and history

• Assuming that racism no longer exists

• Focusing on individual prejudices only