Critical Race Theory Overview
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What is the main focus of Critical Race Theory?

  • Advocating for racial segregation
  • Promoting color-blindness to address racism
  • Highlighting biological differences among races
  • Exploring the impact of race as a socially constructed tool for oppression (correct)

When did Critical Race Theory emerge?

  • 1970s (correct)
  • 1950s
  • 1980s
  • 1990s

What intellectual movements influenced the development of Critical Race Theory?

  • Critical legal studies (CLS) (correct)
  • Existentialism
  • Behavioral psychology
  • Feminist theory

Who played a pivotal role in the development of Critical Race Theory?

<p>Derrick Bell (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Critical Race Theorists believe that political liberalism couldn't adequately address racial injustice?

<p>Because they emphasized color-blindness (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Critical Race Theory, how does it view the concept of race?

<p>As a socially constructed category used to oppress people of color (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the representation of a 'White' Jesus in Christian and Catholic churches based on the text?

<p>It reflects white supremacy in religious institutions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the average wealth of a Black family in the U.S. compare to that of an average white family?

<p>About 15% of an average white family (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do Black people and those of non-white races often experience poorer health compared to white people according to the text?

<p>Resulting from higher rates of poverty and poorer environmental quality (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What factor does the text suggest plays a significant role in determining economic success, especially for Black and indigenous people?

<p>Race and/or generational wealth (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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