The article discusses the significance of Critical Race Theory (CRT) amidst increasing opposition and mischaracterization, particularly by far-right activists. It highlights Derrick Bell's foundational contributions to CRT, which seeks to analyze and challenge systemic racism in American society. The piece emphasizes the importance of acknowledging the pervasive nature of racism, as articulated in Richard Delgado and Jean Stefancic's work on CRT. It argues that understanding CRT is key to addressing the challenges faced by democracy today and highlights Tim Golden's philosophical contributions for clarity on the topic.
Critical race theory emphasizes the point that racism is ordinary, not aberrational, arguing that systemic racism is ingrained in American culture and institutions.
Derrick Bell, the founder of CRT, produced indispensable scholarship aimed at understanding and combating systematic racism, which is essential for democracy.
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