Critical Race Theory: A Primer (Concepts and Insights)

Critical Race Theory: A Primer (Concepts and Insights)

This highly-readable primer on Critical Race Theory (CRT) examines the theoryâ€™s basic commitments, strengths, and weaknesses. In addition to serving as a primary text for graduate and undergraduate Critical Race Theory seminars or courses on Race and the Law, it can also be assigned in courses on Antidiscrimination Law, Civil Rights, and Law and Society. The book can be used by any reader seeking to understand the relationship between constructions of race and the law.

The text consists of four Parts. Part I provides a history of CRT. Part II introduces and explores several core concepts in the theoryâ€•including institutional/structural racism, implicit bias, microaggressions, racial privilege, the relationship between race and class, and intersectionality. Part III builds on Part IIâ€™s discussion of intersectionality by exploring the intersection of race with a variety of other characteristicsâ€•including sexuality and gender identity, religion, and ability. Part IV analyzes several contemporary issues to which CRT speaksâ€•including racial disparities in health, affirmative action, the criminal justice system, the welfare state, and education.
Country USA
Manufacturer Foundation Press
Binding Paperback
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781683284437
ReleaseDate 2018-12-05

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