Critical Race Theory: An Explanation, Pt. 1
6 min readNov 7, 2022
Although as a concept, it has been around for over 40 years, Critical race theory has recently become a controversial topic. This topic exploded in the public arena —especially in K-12, where numerous state legislatures debated bills seeking to ban its use in the classroom.
In this modern context, when considering this terminology, a bifurcated set of questions quickly emerge.