Critical race theory is misrepresented by people who oppose it and misunderstood by those who embrace it.I’d bet money that you don’t know as much as you think you know about critical race theory. I was surprised when I went to the original work of the scholars who created it. In this episode, we clear away the assumptions and we get right at the heart of the matter: What is critical race theory, really? This is part one of a two-part series on critical race theory. Check out CRT 102, the episode where we address modern issues with what CRT has become.Your listen next list:Critical Race Theory 102: Three Important Criticisms You Need to Know on Apple & Spotify Sources:Critical Race Theory: An Introduction by Jean Stefancic and Richard DelgadoCritical Race Theory: Why It Matters and Why You Should Care by Victor RayThe Basic Tenets of Critical Race Theory via BritannicaIntersectionality, Explained by Jane CoastonA Lesson on Critical Race Theory via American Bar AssociationTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.