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It says at the top of the page: ""Race theory" redirects here. For the intellectual movement and framework, see
Critical race theory."
I thought CRT was a political movement more than an intellectual one, although of course it has both political and intellectual aspects. Your thoughts would be most welcome.
Polar Apposite (
talk) 05:34, 19 September 2023 (UTC)reply
No, it's an interdisciplinary academic framework for analysis, as explained in the well-sourced article
Critical race theory. Like several other academic areas (e.g., environmental science, epidemiology) the conclusions of CRT research can often lead to changes in policy and have political consequences.
NightHeron (
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James Watson can probably be included in the 'After 1945' section, with sources like
this and books.
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It says at the top of the page: ""Race theory" redirects here. For the intellectual movement and framework, see
Critical race theory."
I thought CRT was a political movement more than an intellectual one, although of course it has both political and intellectual aspects. Your thoughts would be most welcome.
Polar Apposite (
talk) 05:34, 19 September 2023 (UTC)reply
No, it's an interdisciplinary academic framework for analysis, as explained in the well-sourced article
Critical race theory. Like several other academic areas (e.g., environmental science, epidemiology) the conclusions of CRT research can often lead to changes in policy and have political consequences.
NightHeron (
talk) 08:53, 19 September 2023 (UTC)reply
James Watson can probably be included in the 'After 1945' section, with sources like
this and books.
Zenomonoz (
talk) 03:25, 30 October 2023 (UTC)reply