Critical race theory (CRT) describes how social, political, and other mechanisms alter perceptions of race and ethnicity. George (2021) suggests that CRT traces the systemic nature of racism to determine the reasons for unintentionally committing discriminatory acts. Delgad and Stafancic (2023a) state that criticism, as a way of reflection, is most valuable in CRT because it can change racial inequality. Consequently, the core concept is to recognize racism as a social phenomenon resulting from a set of actions involving the systemic violation of the rights of people of color in science, education, politics, and all other areas of life.
CRT serves as a theory that compels researchers to examine the practical aspects of racism. This means that theory creates a prism that allows us to examine racism from different angles and determine the nature of the work to achieve empanelment (George, 2021). Examining the branches of racism, each of which entrenches a systemic principle of racial discrimination, is an essential aspect (Delgado & Stafancic, 2023b). The distribution of social benefits according to principles of equality is one of the objectives of a critical view of race (FAU Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, 2022). CRT establishes that the resolution of discrimination based on color lies in a consistent, critical examination of every aspect of life and in regulating society’s views.
In real life, CRT can be applied when evaluating police actions in low-income neighborhoods. More often than not, they use statistics showing a high crime incidence among people of color, so officers tend to be racist when examining suspects. For example, police will be more likely to use violence when making arrests because of their skin, and they will be more likely to check the IDs of people of color at border stations. CRT can also be seen in the complex nature of harassment of LGBT individuals. Queer orientation and non-white skin will increase the nature of discrimination, and society will increase the power of hostile action.
References
Delgado, R., & Stafancic, J. (2023a). Chapter VI: Critiques and responses to criticism. In Critical race theory, fourth edition: An introduction. (pp. 102-114). New York University Press.
Delgado, R., & Stafancic, J. (2023b). Chapter VII: Critical race theory today. In Critical race theory, fourth edition: An introduction. (pp. 115-143). New York University Press.
FAU Charles E. Schmidt College of Science. (2022). FAU frontiers in science | harnessing the evolution of science for equity, inclusion and justice. YouTube.
George, J. (2021). A lesson on critical race theory. Human Rights Magazine, 46(2).