Critical Race Theory 101: Definition, Principles, Facts and Examples
According to Google Trends, the terms “critical race theory” and “CRT” jumped in popularity in 2021. Before then, it was essentially not searched at all. What changed? And what is critical race theory? By the end of this article, you’ll have a clearer idea of what CRT is, why it’s controversial, and how it applies to areas like education, voting, and housing. Critical race theory (CRT) is a legal framework developed in the United States in the 1970s and 1980s. …