Should critical race theory be taught in primary and secondary school?
Critical race theory is the claim that institutions, laws, and history are inherently racist. It argues that white people have put up social, economic, and legal barriers between the races in order to maintain their elite status, both economically and politically and that the source of poverty and criminal behavior in minority communities is due exclusively to these barriers.
@ISIDEWITH3yrs3Y
No
@9F6LYF78mos8MO
If children have experienced racism then privileged children have the means and ability to learn about it and prevent situations where their classmates experience it, and in later life so socialisation takes place.
@9LJQZFJ 2wks2W
And what dose that have to do with the colour of a person's skin?
@ISIDEWITH3yrs3Y
No, kids should be raised to be racially color blind instead of being taught they are inherently racist or disadvantaged based on the color of their skin
@9HP3ZXV4mos4MO
An equal society can only be achieved if we are taught that we are all equal no matter the colour of our skin. We should judge people based on their beliefs, not because of their history and where their forefathers came from
@9FVSV227mos7MO
I believe that kids, even teenagers, are still either too innocent or too impressionable to teach them about "the problems of a racist society". Instead of pointing out that everything is racist we should make children ignore it. If there's people from Africa, other parts of Europe etc and they are treated normally, there will be no racism.
@9FMN3XY7mos7MO
It creates a victim mindset, of which ethnic minorities are better than this. Children should be raised to treat everyone fairly and view everyone equally, not that their white friends are more privileged than them.
@ISIDEWITH3yrs3Y
Yes, we cannot end racism until we acknowledge that our institutions, laws, and history are inherently racist
@9HP3ZXV4mos4MO
We cannot fully integrate into a society if we are taught to dislike each other based on what our ancestors did
@9FVSV227mos7MO
Black people killed other black people, just like white people killed white people, Asian people killed Asian people etc. Although there had been many deaths caused by race, it happened in all cultures and races throughout history. Furthermore, it's more about human nature rather than mind.
@9FMN3XY7mos7MO
Our institutions, laws and history are not inherently racist. We should raise childre to be colourblind and view everyone in the world as equals, regardless of skin colour.
@ISIDEWITH3yrs3Y
Yes, and also add Intersectionality and the 1619 Project to the curriculum
@9F7WN42Conservative8mos8MO
Critical Race Theory is a neo-Marxist lens through which to view the world which is intended to stoke division and lead to revolution. Absolutely it should NOT be taught.
@9FCJK6X7mos7MO
These programs are political dogma disguised as virtue. They offer no benefit to people and just seek to portray a protracted and narrow view on racial issues.
@ISIDEWITH3yrs3Y
@98HD5YB1yr1Y
Critical race theory isn’t being taught in schools, the history of slavery within the British empire is, critical race theory is a high level legal theory learned in universities and similar institutions not in primary or secondary schools.
@9LJQZFJ2wks2W
So you think we should teach our children that Britain was the first country in world history to end slavery. Give all our children something to be proud of.
@9G9L3GP6mos6MO
yes critical race theories should be taught in universities. free games
@ISIDEWITH5mos5MO
Imagine a classroom without discussions on race—how does this compare to one that openly talks about racial issues, and what are the potential outcomes of each?
@9H8K4695mos5MO
In a classroom it should be more important about the person, not their race. It encourages people of races other than Caucasian to think of themselves as different which promotes a unfair society
@98G56SL1yr1Y
Yes, but only if taught using factual evidence to back up claims, and only if anti semitism training is included
@93T6D3B2yrs2Y
No , CRT is a lie and should not be taught as it is based on the misconception white people are inherently racist
@937C3B62yrs2Y
@8M74R8H3yrs3Y
Yes as long as it educates from both sides and not just from one perspective. This then avoids racism on both sides within the teaching of it
@8SN66Y7Libertarian3yrs3Y
Yes, but not as fact, as opinion to discuss
@8NNGN8Q3yrs3Y
Yes as part of a wider social discussion that takes in all socio-economic issues
@8M839PC3yrs3Y
Students should be informed of racism and racism in institutions and history but that it is wrong and everybody should be treated equally regardless of race
@8NND6Q23yrs3Y
Not all laws and history are racist and nobody is born racist, so acceptance should be taught as well as historical mistakes
@8LWFNLX3yrs3Y
Yes, but in a way that demonstrates how we can learn from our mistakes and move forward into a more just society without stirring a hatred between races
@8PJPT293yrs3Y
Everyone no matter what color of their skin should be treated equally and fairly. Intersectionality and tribalism worsens bigotry yet also add working class history to the curriculim. Also, focus on that our institutions, laws and history are inherently racist and classist.
@9LN3QH61wk1W
Its a Graduate level theory. Its not, nor has it ever been taught in primary or secondary school. Teaching children about racism is not Critical Race Theory. This question is deliberately misleading.
@9LMW7N41wk1W
I agree that some of our society's institutions, laws, and traditions have historically, and in some cases still do, upheld and perpetuated systemic racism, and am of the opinion that it is important to recognise this instead of pretending we have moved on. However, I would argue that critical race theory should be taught as one aspect of a broader discussion and outlook on race relations instead of as the definitive viewpoint - it is important to recognise multiple viewpoints and to allow an open and free discussion. Ending racism should always be the goal, but such a goal must be forwards-looking instead of solely backwards-looking and it is important to recognise the steps we have made to eliminate and overcome racism in addition to what still must be done.
Children should be taught equal to their peers and respect the country their parents are choosing to live and educate their children in.
@9LL4DSV2wks2W
Children should be taught to respect everyone regardless of race, ethnicity or religion and how the world would be better if this was the view throughout
@9LKPWQ62wks2W
some areas in the uk suffer with generational steryotypes for certain races. i think children should be taught critical race theory, but it shpuld be taken into consideration that some families may give punishments if the child is against their generational beliefs.
@9LKNXHY2wks2W
Definitely in secondary school. Anti discrimination & inclusivity should be taught and encouraged at a primary level but pulling out an Angela Davis quote might baffle an 8 year old
No because CRT is not what everyone thinks it is; kids should be taught about (race in) the past and how it affects the present but the theory itself is university level
@9LK947K2wks2W
I think yes but am not familiar with the theory in detail so would like to know more before stating which
@9LK8HJC2wks2W
Yes, but only when they are teenagers and also balance it with positive history about the British Empire to show both positive and negative sides of British history.
@9LK5S7R2wks2W
I think class theory is important, race is not the only determining factor for a lot of problems. Plus I believe younger generations are becoming more inclusive out of their own way.
@9LJTTHN2wks2W
Teach this at no earlier than during Year 9 - GCSE’s in secondary school. We need to acknowledge the state of the world so that young minds can bring about change, but not at an age where they might resultantly be emotionally affected or stunted and therefore feel unable to change anything
@9LFF7GT3wks3W
Yes, but not until they are teenagers, and critical race theory should be taught as a theory, not an immutable fact, alongisde other social theories and critical thinking skills, so today's youth can be equipped with the critical thinking tools to assess their world and make up their own minds.
No, it's an inherently racist, academically unsound theory, and should not be allowed to brainwash the most impressionable.
@9L2BFZ31mo1MO
I’m secondary school but not in primary school. Primary school kids should be colour blind and teaching them about racism might make them racist especially if they don’t properly understand.
@9KZT9WB1mo1MO
Yes ONLY IF Critical race theory specific to the UK is taught. Critical race theory in the UK and the USA is TOTALLY different. The UK needs to focus on racial tensions between the Nations of the British Isles and the mistreatment of immigrants from the British Empire.
@9KXH357Conservative1mo1MO
No, telling whites children they are inherently racist is not only racist in itself but also increases the likelihood of those children being racist in the future. Racism exists against all cultures and therefore only awareness is required. People need to be less sensitive and move on.
@9KVTHMG1mo1MO
The realities and nuances of the current institutions and wider society should be taught but should not be used as a political scapegoat nor should it be used to cultivate culture wars.
@9K5CD5PLiberal Democrat2mos2MO
The existence of critical race theory should be taught and what it means but not pushed as true or false.
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