The recent backlash and legislative efforts to ban discussions of race and racism in schools, often misleadingly labeled as 'critical race theory', is analyzed extensively.
Objections to including critical race theory concepts like intersectionality in curricula are analyzed.
Privilege theory stems from and relates to the broader field of critical race theory, which is referenced in the discussion.
Critical race theory, particularly the work of scholars like Charles Mills, is identified as shaping the professors' understanding of speech and race.
The conservative opposition to critical race theory and policies aimed at addressing systemic racism and inequality is a recurring topic in the episode.
The current controversy over critical race theory being taught in schools is used as a case study to examine the phenomenon of moral panics.
The conversation applies critical race theory concepts to analyze systems of racial oppression.
The podcast episodes discuss Critical Race Theory (CRT) and its role in various domains, including education, politics, and society.
Several episodes directly address the controversy surrounding the teaching of CRT, with some criticizing it as a Marxist or postmodern ideology that undermines American values, while others defend it as a necessary tool for understanding and addressing systemic racism. Examples of episodes discussing CRT include Episode 215: The Anti CRT Movement, School Wars (w/ Jennifer Berkshire), and The Folk Devil Made Me Do It.
Other episodes explore related topics such as the backlash against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, the relationship between CRT and Black history education, and the broader cultural and political debates around issues of race, identity, and power dynamics.