Scan barcode
micklz24's review against another edition
5.0
A well-articulated summary of some of the major points of CRT and what theorists hope to accomplish. It’s refreshing to see the authors be self-critical as well; honestly the willingness to critique themselves is one of the things I like most about critical theories in general. As I expected, upon actually learning about CRT from those who have studied and practiced it for years, I am left 1) shocked by how misrepresented it often is and 2) surprised that some circles are so against it. Still lots to learn but Im enjoying the process.
unruhlysarah's review against another edition
3.0
An important overview of a body of work that examines the inherent racism in American institutions. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to understand the challenges we have to face when remaking our systems as less racist. It also outlines many self-reflection questions and further reading. I read this as part of an on-line course in Critical Race Theory, https://blogs.brown.edu/amst-2220j-s01-2017-fall/ There is so much work to do.
rebeccabattin's review against another edition
5.0
4.5 - of course essential reading. I had already learned about a lot of the tenets from other books/classes but still a good read. Surprisingly readable and easy to get through for such dense and upsetting information
senquezada29's review against another edition
4.0
A very good basic level introduction to the concepts of Critical Race Theory. Includes an extensive and helpful vocabulary section.
yoyoitsflo's review against another edition
5.0
I highly recommend this for anyone seeking an easy to understand/follow analysis on race. It's rooted in the law, but much of it is applicable generally speaking.
vll295's review against another edition
4.0
If you want to challenge the status quo or just think alot...this may be the book for you. I enjoyed it, but I found that I needed alot of reflection after I read it. Thanks for the opportunity to read.
aanderson5206's review against another edition
Honestly, I almost didn't post that I was reading this book on Goodreads. The topic is so divisive. But I realized there was a huge problem with that -- our society is unilaterally affirming or condemning CRT, most of us without ever studying it. It's irresponsible to chose a side without being informed, and everything I see from both sides of the media stinks of propaganda.
Add to this that I was assigned to this book in seminary, and the scandal grows. Evangelical Christians are the biggest critics (no pun intended) of CRT, most of them without even reading CRT or being able to truly describe its tenants. This was the point of the assignment -- that we as leaders in the church must actually engage with the ideas of the world before we condemn them, seeking theological implications and what we can learn from those outside the church walls.
I’ll update this review when I’ve finished reading and had my class discussion.
Add to this that I was assigned to this book in seminary, and the scandal grows. Evangelical Christians are the biggest critics (no pun intended) of CRT, most of them without even reading CRT or being able to truly describe its tenants. This was the point of the assignment -- that we as leaders in the church must actually engage with the ideas of the world before we condemn them, seeking theological implications and what we can learn from those outside the church walls.
I’ll update this review when I’ve finished reading and had my class discussion.
adamrshields's review
4.0
Short Thoughts: Critical Race Theory is not really one things, but a general framework. That frameworks is describe in this book as having 12 components. So it is not particularly easy to describe what it it. The approach of the book is to walk through the history, the components of what has made up Critical Race Theory. There is also a discussion of the critiques of CRT and a discussion of the possible future changes and challenges of CRT.
There are certainly aspects of CRT that I cannot agree with. But I am not at all dismissive of CRT nor do I think it is an overall unhelpful approach. I think the paired concepts of intersectionality and privilege are very helpful. I think the bias toward storytelling and assumptions of white supremacy, regardless of intentions together are necessary to empower those that have been disempowered and to counter the history of oppression in the US.
CRT is a critical approach. I think that is necessary at this point. At some point, I think there will need to be more constructive approaches to create systems that are designed to be affirmatively anti-oppression, but we are certainly not at that place yet.
Overall, as I hear people dismiss CRT or demonize it, it seems clearly that most are not actually familiar with the real concepts of CRT and are just using it as a proxy for things they disagree with, (ie calling people cultural marxists.)
My longer thoughts are on my blog at http://bookwi.se/critical-race-theory/
There are certainly aspects of CRT that I cannot agree with. But I am not at all dismissive of CRT nor do I think it is an overall unhelpful approach. I think the paired concepts of intersectionality and privilege are very helpful. I think the bias toward storytelling and assumptions of white supremacy, regardless of intentions together are necessary to empower those that have been disempowered and to counter the history of oppression in the US.
CRT is a critical approach. I think that is necessary at this point. At some point, I think there will need to be more constructive approaches to create systems that are designed to be affirmatively anti-oppression, but we are certainly not at that place yet.
Overall, as I hear people dismiss CRT or demonize it, it seems clearly that most are not actually familiar with the real concepts of CRT and are just using it as a proxy for things they disagree with, (ie calling people cultural marxists.)
My longer thoughts are on my blog at http://bookwi.se/critical-race-theory/