@9F8BLRC 9mos9MO
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It is an essential part of history and explains much of our country, and all other countries backgrounds. No person is not affected by it. How can we do better if we don’t learn from the past mistakes and the systems that enabled those abuses.
@9FCLG9RRepublican9mos9MO
Critical Race Theory in itself, is racist. Teaching history is essential, but teach it the way it actually happened and do not insert any racial agenda. Things happened the way they did and that's all there is to it. This country will never get over racism and slavery because we seen to have a terrible problem with letting it go. Let it go.
@9CJ6CB69mos9MO
First thing’s first, it’s a college level class so it’s not being taught in K-12 schools in the first place. Second, it’s stated to be a theory, a theory that the institutions in society still hold a racial bias, especially the justice system. I’ve found that to be true in the lives of so many people, and it’s not something that liberals are “holding onto”, it’s something society still prevalent in so many ways. That’s the problem right now, the activism is there, but it’s doing little to nothing all while the actual deep rooted problems are left untouched.
Manhattan Institute surveyed 1,500 Americans aged 18 to 20 on topics related to CRT and gender ideology.
Ninety-three percent of respondents said that they had heard about at least one of eight CSJ concepts from a teacher or other adult at school, including “white privilege,” “systemic racism,” “patriarchy,” or the idea that gender is a choice unrelated to biological sex. Additionally, 90% of respondents had heard about at least one CRT concept and 74% about at least one radical gender concept.
@9CJ6CB64mos4MO
And the manner in which these things are stated is often extremely subjective, and often out of context. It’s also not an official school curriculum in the slightest for the vast majority of schools.
@9JWKMCJ4mos4MO
Fake reupublican take ur liberal thoughts to north korea
@9F99KWBRepublican9mos9MO
Racism is taught and is not a trait that is in every generation. If racism was not talked about it would die down.
@76KRRQ3 2wks2W
"If racism was not talked about it would die down."
It's incredibly sad that with all the knowledge we have in 2024, people are still trapped in their bubbles enough to actually believe this
Presenting the Critical Theory to students in K-12 may raise a higher level of misunderstanding. It can be agreed that racism and discrimination are wrong but neither is racially motivated propaganda. There is much more to life than just the color of our skin. Instead, students should be taught a set of morals rather than just focusing on one aspect.
@76KRRQ3 2wks2W
"racially motivated propaganda"
As in? What would realistically be included in a curriculum of CRT, that most people would agree was also propaganda?
"There is much more to life than just the color of our skin."
POCs want others to believe that to be true more than anyone. The fact that non-POC actions (or inaction) often don't line up with that ideology, is the reason we're all having this conversation in the first place. Or would you rather believe the majority of POC...idk, "want" to be systemically oppressed lol?
@9GT9Q45 7mos7MO
It’s important for kids to learn the history of race and how it’s affected our country, so that we can move forward as a country and be more inclusive to the point of race not even existing or having an affect on the way our country operates.
@9GTBN6P7mos7MO
I think that black people are more racist. They want everyone to feel bad for black people . Its not just racism directed towards them.
@VulcanMan6 7mos7MO
@9GTBWKTIndependent7mos7MO
It already doesn't have an affect on the way our country operates. To be successful, you work hard, race has nothing to do with it.
@VulcanMan6 7mos7MO
Race does unfortunately have something to do with it, that's literally the problem with systemic racism and why we should be working to dismantle it.
@Minarchist-08Libertarian2mos2MO
The only way in which race has something to do with it is that white people, particularly white Christian males, are derided and discriminated against in modern society.
@Devroe 7mos7MO
Education should be fact based and should teach the full truth. Not a watered down version that aims to make America look better than it is by downplaying its past racism, genocide, and bad policies. Some of these policies are still in effect and continue to marginalize minorities in this country. The only way to fix a problem is to admit there is one and successfully identify it. No change can be made if we are unable to recognize that change needs to happen. And the only way to recognize this is by arming people with the facts.
@Minarchist-08Libertarian2mos2MO
Name some of the things you think are racist or genocidal America has done.
@9GRZ79X 7mos7MO
I think critical race theory is something that needs to be taught. It shows how America in its past and still now is inherently racist and discriminatory against people of color and minority groups.
@Minarchist-08Libertarian2mos2MO
So-called "minority groups" actually benefit from discrimination in their favor, while white males are discriminated against.
@9GS2MGNRepublican7mos7MO
I think critical race theory should not be taught at such a young age kids that young don't even notice.
@9GS47VX7mos7MO
Events in history that involved racism and segregation should always be taught in school, however; I do not think that children should have the impression that America as a whole is inherently racist, only certain individuals are.
@9GS393R7mos7MO
critical race theory is in the past. It may have been good to provide the civil right movement but today there is no reason for it. there is not a single law that oppresses black people and when it is implied it only benefits African and Hispanic people, not other minorities.
Educating children in critical race theory at a young age, will increase education on the topic, and hopefully decrease systemic racism. It will make generations of children, much more, excepting and knowledgeable than prior generations and decrease racism and misunderstanding.
@9GFVNN98mos8MO
While I agree with the premise, this misuse of commas and words like "excepting" rather than "accepting" change meanings and undermine validity.
@9GFW3TFIndependent8mos8MO
Systematic racism exists through certain corrupt individuals, not children, and therefore should not be taught in schools.
@76KRRQ32wks2W
My man genuinely just said "we shouldn't curb the ignorance that creates systemic racism simply because people aren't able to enforce it until they're at least 18" lmfao. Are you people even real?
@9GFVWQZ8mos8MO
I agree to this comment about teaching Critical Race Theory at a young age to increase education on the topic, and hopefully decrease racism. I think it's important to start out as a young kid who knows that racism is not okay.
@9GFVMPK8mos8MO
I believe that, as long as they are not exposed to racism, they would not be racist. it is the parents and traditions passed down that cause these children to be racist, and not because they havent learnt about it. if they can learn by talking to others that everyone should be treated equal, then that is great. But, teaching them about what racism is could increase it instead of decrease. Children are not aware of what it is, and cannot be racist at such a young age without interference.
If we do not accept that this is happening, we cannot notice it and stop it. Children in the states should be taught what we need to change, so that we can fight these issues.
@9FX9L7N8mos8MO
Children should not be taught that there is a separation of race nad color. If we provide theses segregational ides to them as children, moire are prone to continue treating people of their color.
@9FX9L7Y8mos8MO
I think this type of conversation is itself racist, because for what reason most be a class to tell students not to be racist against people that have different features.
@9FXBP9N8mos8MO
This is a difficult one. I think racism is still around, but it's not as around as we think it is. The more we push that it's still a huge problem the more it will become one.
@9FRLVTLWomen’s Equality 9mos9MO
Opponents fear that CRT admonishes all white people for being oppressors while classifying all Black people as hopelessly oppressed victims. Critical race theory is the academic study of how racism has been shaped by laws and legal systems in the U.S.
@9FRMM9T9mos9MO
There is more important things to be teaching kids in school. For example cursive is no longer taught and some kids don’t know how to use proper grammar.
@9FRMTS99mos9MO
We must not look at history through the guise of black versus white. These ideas hurt American perception for younger members of society and sows discontent between racial groups. History should be taught as history through the perception of nuance and education. History is taught to prevent past mistake from becoming future mistakes. History not taught is doomed to repeat itself. The way critical race theory is taught teaches that the history happened and it will continue to happen regardless of change.
@9FRMKV99mos9MO
First thing’s first, it’s a college level class so it’s not being taught in K-12 schools in the first place.
Second, it’s stated to be a theory, a theory that the institutions in society still hold a racial bias, especially the justice system. I’ve found that to be true in the lives of so many people, and it’s not something that liberals are “holding onto”, it’s something society still prevalent in so many ways. That’s the problem right now, the activism is there, but it’s doing little to nothing all while the actual deep rooted problems are left untouched.
@9FYWXX3 8mos8MO
Stopping the spread of instilled prejudice which solely perpetuates racism cannot be achieved by suppressing history. With the knowledge of the past, we equip ourselves with the ability to improve the present.
@9G35W7G8mos8MO
We should teach the kids about racism and how to combat it, but Critical Race Theory is the wrong way.
@9G752G7 8mos8MO
No is simply supporting censorship and attempting to uphold ignorance. It is an omission of history. We need to learn from our past, not pretend it doesn't exist. Critical race theory seeks to share facts, context, and undeniable history that can improve our collective understanding while broadening (enlightening) perspectives.
@9G79LPZ8mos8MO
It is important to address all areas of American history, whether good or bad. Critical Race Theory and the 1619 project are hyper-focused on the history of slavery and racial conflict while ignoring any other aspect of history. This shouldn't be the case.
@SenateBagelsRepublican8mos8MO
Critical Race Theory does focus on racial issues in history, it does not mean it neglects other aspects of history. This theory is an analytical tool used to understand the role of race and racism in society. It doesn't replace comprehensive history education, but complements it by revealing societal structures often overlooked.
Consider this: A magnifying glass doesn't ignore the rest of the landscape; it simply brings details into focus. Similarly, Critical Race Theory brings the often overlooked details of racial inequities into focus. In doing so, it broadens our understanding… Read more
Real history needs to be taught. K-12 students need to know about genocide, terrorism, and hate crimes that happen in our country.
@9GCQ3G28mos8MO
So that kids are raised knowing their past and how to be different and do better than their ancestors
@FederalistSnipeSocialist8mos8MO
Teaching the unvarnished truth about historical events, such as the Tulsa Race Massacre and the Japanese Internment during WWII, provides students with a more comprehensive understanding of our nation's history, including its imperfections.
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