Critical Race Theory Would Not Solve Racial Inequality: It Would Deepen It
An in depth analysis of CRT by Christopher Rufo
Critical Race Theory Would Not Solve Racial Inequality: It Would Deepen It1
March 23, 2021 | The Heritage Foundation
Critical race theorists have denounced each step in the success sequence as inherently oppressive, but the evidence is clear: The success sequence works better than any real-world alternative, including for poor and minority families.
The article linked above is a comprehensive, well sourced article by Christopher Rufo2 explaining just what exactly Critical Race Theory (CRT) is. The article is broken into multiple sections:
Intro/Rise of Critical Race Theory
Background of Critical Race Theory
An Alternative Theory of Racial Inequality
A Better Way to Address Racial Inequality
Conclusion
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Critical race theory is an ideology which maintains that the United States is a fundamentally racist country and that American institutions such as the Constitution, property rights, color blindness, and equal protection under the law are vestiges of white supremacy, patriarchy, and capitalist oppression—all of which must be overthrown in the name of “antiracism.”
Ultimately, critical race theory and “antiracism” policies would deepen racial divisions and undermine the very institutions that are essential to addressing poverty and inequality across all racial groups. Policymakers concerned about these issues should reject critical race theory and orient public policy toward rebuilding the institutions of family, work, and education, which have been proven to lift Americans of all racial backgrounds out of poverty.
Contrary to the doctrine of critical race theory, the solution to poverty—for members of all racial groups—is to provide a pathway for stable two-parent households, achievement-based academic success, and full-time work for householders. If policymakers can close the gap for these critical background variables, the gap between various racial groups will follow in kind.
Key Takeaways
Critical race theorists falsely accuse the United States of being a fundamentally racist nation and condemns capitalism, individual rights, and the Constitution.
Critical race theory ignores evidence that shows that family structure, educational attainment, and workforce participation are the primary drivers of inequality.
Critical race theory seeks to undermine the foundations of American society and replace the constitutional system with a near-totalitarian “antiracist” bureaucracy
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