Critical Race Theory: An Introduction, Third Edition
Critical America, Book 20
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Narrated by:
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Karen Chilton
About this listen
Updated to include the Black Lives Matter movement, the presidency of Barack Obama, the rise of hate speech on the Internet, and more.
Since the publication of the first edition of Critical Race Theory in 2001, the United States has lived through two economic downturns, an outbreak of terrorism, and the onset of an epidemic of hate directed against immigrants, especially undocumented Latinos and Middle Eastern people. On a more hopeful note, the country elected and re-elected its first black president and has witnessed the impressive advance of gay rights.
As a field, critical race theory has taken note of all these developments, and this primer does so as well. It not only covers a range of emerging new topics and events, it also addresses the rise of a fierce wave of criticism from right-wing websites, think tanks, and foundations, some of which insist that America is now colorblind and has little use for racial analysis and study.
Critical Race Theory is essential for understanding developments in this burgeoning field, which has spread to other disciplines and countries. The new edition also covers the ways in which other societies and disciplines adapt its teachings and, for listeners wanting to advance a progressive race agenda, includes new questions for discussion, aimed at outlining practical steps to achieve this objective.
Critical Race Theory is wonderfully read by Karen Chilton, acclaimed narrator of The New Jim Crow.
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Lack of insight
Nothing more than a wishbone ( no meat to it).
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load of rubbish
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Divisive, hate filled bile
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Brilliant
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The author uses anecdotal evidence from obscure legal cases and quotes from numerous books to support racial theories. Very little statistics or evidence is used to backup claims of systemic racism.
What I can't find is any ownership or responsibility from the authors to encourage black communities to improve their lot, though self actualisation. There is however and not unsurprisingly much play on a "loaded" system weighted against the black population at large. Although titled *theory" the authors make it very clear their reasons for underachievement are fact and not fiction.
Critical about right!
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I wanted to listen this book to gain an insight to CRT as it's a controversial topic and I'm aware social media perpetuates pre-held beliefs, so I hoped to gain an alternative perspective.
I believe data and facts hold the highest value, and should be presented with full context so no counter argument can be given.
This book however gave almost none of that.
I found it entirely a pessimistic and vague, detailing a few events and instances of racism in the past (mostly 20-50 years ago) but provided very little evidence, data or examples of racism today, other than stating the "micro aggression" accusation repeatedly which is a somewhat weak argument as it cannot be quantified and is entirely subject to the individual's perception of the supposed "micro aggression".
Writing so in-depth about the differences between races does nothing but drive a wedge between them.
Maybe write a book detailing the similarities of races and what unites us as a human species, appreciating cultures and diversity, instead of radically demanding any particular racial group be given benefits, preferences and power/authority.
Outlook and mindset have the greatest impact of a person's overall happiness. That's why some members of impoverished countries are full of enthusiasm, life and happiness despite their situation, whereas some highly successful and wealthy members of first world countries are depressed.
You will find what you look for in life, and if you're constantly told you're oppressed, that's what you will look for and that's what you will find, even if it doesn't exist.
This book in it's entirety perpetuates delusion and victim mentality.
You are in control of your life, perspective and outlook. Some have more opportunities than others, but this is regardless of race. The US had a black president, Oprah is worth $3 billion, not to mention countless much loved and famous black actors, including Will Smith, Chris Rock and Morgan Freeman. Even musicians like Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson managed to rise from the streets to create significant wealth and purpose. I recently finished reading his autobiography "Hustle Smart, Hustle Harder" an inspiring story of pure work ethic, drive, self-awareness, determination and fearlessness.
You create your own opportunities.
CRT have the right intentions but wow.. the way they go about it is so aggressively incorrect I cannot say my mind is changed in the slightest.
Narration was good 👍🏼
I hoped to gain perspective, but instead I got a migraine
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