Problem: Critical Race Theory
If you keep up on politics and current events, then you are aware that there has been a great deal of debate on the topic of Critical Race Theory and its place in education. Two different people or groups of people can look at the same issue and perceive it completely differently. This can be due to several different reasons including religious beliefs, political affiliation, family background, social class, race/ethnicity, gender, where they live, where they grew up, etc.
Examine the concept of Critical Race Theory.
1) Define Critical Race Theory
2) For the side that supports teaching the concepts of Critical Race Theory - why?
3) For the side that is opposed to teaching the concepts of Critical Race Theory - why?
4) What do you think are the reasons the people on each side of the issue see it so differently?
5) Overall, after researching the two viewpoints what do you think?