5 Tenets of Critical Race Theory

Question 1

1. Race is a Social Construct

Answer 1

-We are proven to be majority genetically identical
-Money example

Question 2

2. Racism is Normalized

Answer 2

-Normal does not mean okay
-Racism is common
-People often say “how could we let this happen?!” (it’s because racism is normal)

Question 3

3. Interest Convergence

Answer 3

-Racial advances in law tend to only happen when there is a benefit for those in power/ the majority.
-Slavery example

Question 4

4. Differential Racialization

Answer 4

-How society responds to minority groups in different ways,
-Often reflected in media and even education
-Uses negative stereotypes
-Black men being depicted as “gangsters”.

Question 5

5. Intersectionality

Answer 5

-No individual can be placed in only one box.
-Issues often affect more specific groups.
-E.g black women