1. Critical Race Theory

2. What is Critical Race Theory?
A broader study of Civil Rights and Ethnic Studies
Includes:
Economics
History
Context
Group- and Self-Interest
Feelings

3. Key Aspects of CRT Racism is ordinary, not aberrational
White-over-color serves important purposes for the dominant group
Races are a product of social thought and relations
Intersectionality: no one has a single, easily stated, unitary identity

4. Does racism still exist?
The amount of violent racism, i.e. lynching and beatings, is on the decline
Virtually every study shows that people of color are more likely to be rejected for loans, jobs, housing, etc. than their equally qualified white counterparts
People of color lead shorter lives, receive worse medical care, complete fewer years of school, and occupy more menial jobs

5. Idealists
Racism and discrimination are matters of thinking, mental categorization, attitude, and discourse
Race is a social construction, not a biological reality
Through change in thinking, racism can be eliminated

6. Realists Attitudes and words are important
Racism is more than having unfavorable impressions of people
Racism is a means by which society allocates privileges and status
Materialist – Demonization of conquered people allows for exploitation.