Critical Race Theory

Adrienne Denise Dixson; Nicola Rollock

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Critical Race Theory

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Critical Race Theory (CRT) is a body of scholarship steeped in radical activism that seeks to explore and challenge the prevalence of racial inequality in society. Central to CRT is the understanding that race and racism are the product of social thought and power relations. Racism is understood to operate through structures and assumptions that appear normal and unremarkable to most individuals in society. This entry sets out the historic beginnings of CRT, the central tenets of the theory, and key criticisms often leveled against it. Recent developments and movements associated with CRT are also considered.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	The Wiley Blackwell Encyclopedia of Gender and Sexuality Studies
Editors	Nancy A Naples
Place of Publication	West Sussex
Publisher	Wiley-Blackwell
ISBN (Electronic)	9781118663219
ISBN (Print)	9781405196949
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/9781118663219.wbegss755
State	Published - Apr 21 2016

Keywords

race and racism
whiteness
inequality / inequalities
intersectionality

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