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 @9F8BLRC  from New York disagreed…7mos7MO

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It is an essential part of history and explains much of our country, and all other countries backgrounds. No person is not affected by it. How can we do better if we don’t learn from the past mistakes and the systems that enabled those abuses.

 @9FCLG9RRepublican from California disagreed…6mos6MO

Critical Race Theory in itself, is racist. Teaching history is essential, but teach it the way it actually happened and do not insert any racial agenda. Things happened the way they did and that's all there is to it. This country will never get over racism and slavery because we seen to have a terrible problem with letting it go. Let it go.

  @9CJ6CB6 from Virginia commented…6mos6MO

First thing’s first, it’s a college level class so it’s not being taught in K-12 schools in the first place. Second, it’s stated to be a theory, a theory that the institutions in society still hold a racial bias, especially the justice system. I’ve found that to be true in the lives of so many people, and it’s not something that liberals are “holding onto”, it’s something society still prevalent in so many ways. That’s the problem right now, the activism is there, but it’s doing little to nothing all while the actual deep rooted problems are left untouched.

 @SpiritedJellyfishRepublican from Connecticut disagreed…6mos6MO

Manhattan Institute surveyed 1,500 Americans aged 18 to 20 on topics related to CRT and gender ideology.

Ninety-three percent of respondents said that they had heard about at least one of eight CSJ concepts from a teacher or other adult at school, including “white privilege,” “systemic racism,” “patriarchy,” or the idea that gender is a choice unrelated to biological sex. Additionally, 90% of respondents had heard about at least one CRT concept and 74% about at least one radical gender concept.

https://media4.manhattan-institute.org/sites/default/files/school-choice-not-enough-impact-of-critical-social-justice-ideology-in-american-education.pdf

  @9CJ6CB6 from Virginia commented…1mo1MO

And the manner in which these things are stated is often extremely subjective, and often out of context. It’s also not an official school curriculum in the slightest for the vast majority of schools.

 @9JWKMCJ from California disagreed…1mo1MO

 @9F9NDDHDemocrat from Texas disagreed…7mos7MO

Presenting the Critical Theory to students in K-12 may raise a higher level of misunderstanding. It can be agreed that racism and discrimination are wrong but neither is racially motivated propaganda. There is much more to life than just the color of our skin. Instead, students should be taught a set of morals rather than just focusing on one aspect.

 @9F9GBMF from Iowa disagreed…7mos7MO

Critical race theory is driving a wedge between us. We’re teaching young children who siding even understand racism, racism.

 @9F9J2YN from Texas disagreed…7mos7MO

There is a difference between learning from our mistakes and teaching children that they should feel guilty for acts very few of their Ancestors partook in.

 @9GT9Q45  from New Jersey disagreed…5mos5MO

It’s important for kids to learn the history of race and how it’s affected our country, so that we can move forward as a country and be more inclusive to the point of race not even existing or having an affect on the way our country operates.

 @9GTBWKTIndependent from North Carolina disagreed…5mos5MO

It already doesn't have an affect on the way our country operates. To be successful, you work hard, race has nothing to do with it.

  @VulcanMan6  from Kansas disagreed…5mos5MO

Race does unfortunately have something to do with it, that's literally the problem with systemic racism and why we should be working to dismantle it.

 @9GTBN6P from Texas disagreed…5mos5MO

I think that black people are more racist. They want everyone to feel bad for black people . Its not just racism directed towards them.

  @VulcanMan6  from Kansas disagreed…5mos5MO

Meanwhile you are here making blanket statements against an entire race...

 @9HZ8L7C  from Colorado disagreed…3mos3MO

And what's interesting is you are making claims that one race deserves more then another...

  @Devroe  from Texas disagreed…5mos5MO

Education should be fact based and should teach the full truth. Not a watered down version that aims to make America look better than it is by downplaying its past racism, genocide, and bad policies. Some of these policies are still in effect and continue to marginalize minorities in this country. The only way to fix a problem is to admit there is one and successfully identify it. No change can be made if we are unable to recognize that change needs to happen. And the only way to recognize this is by arming people with the facts.

 @9GRZ79X  from California disagreed…5mos5MO

I think critical race theory is something that needs to be taught. It shows how America in its past and still now is inherently racist and discriminatory against people of color and minority groups.

 @9GS2MGNRepublican from Arizona disagreed…5mos5MO

I think critical race theory should not be taught at such a young age kids that young don't even notice.

 @9GS47VX from Texas disagreed…5mos5MO

Events in history that involved racism and segregation should always be taught in school, however; I do not think that children should have the impression that America as a whole is inherently racist, only certain individuals are.

 @9GS393R from Utah disagreed…5mos5MO

critical race theory is in the past. It may have been good to provide the civil right movement but today there is no reason for it. there is not a single law that oppresses black people and when it is implied it only benefits African and Hispanic people, not other minorities.

 @9GS3KPB from Indiana disagreed…5mos5MO

I think that critical race theory shouldn't be taught to kids unless they want it taught to them, some things should be left in history and not be brought up

 @9GFTDWCDemocrat  from Connecticut disagreed…5mos5MO

Educating children in critical race theory at a young age, will increase education on the topic, and hopefully decrease systemic racism. It will make generations of children, much more, excepting and knowledgeable than prior generations and decrease racism and misunderstanding.

 @9GFVNN9 from Washington agreed…5mos5MO

While I agree with the premise, this misuse of commas and words like "excepting" rather than "accepting" change meanings and undermine validity.

 @9GFW3TFIndependent from New York disagreed…5mos5MO

Systematic racism exists through certain corrupt individuals, not children, and therefore should not be taught in schools.

 @9GFVWQZ from Nebraska agreed…5mos5MO

I agree to this comment about teaching Critical Race Theory at a young age to increase education on the topic, and hopefully decrease racism. I think it's important to start out as a young kid who knows that racism is not okay.

 @9GFVMPK from Nebraska disagreed…5mos5MO

I believe that, as long as they are not exposed to racism, they would not be racist. it is the parents and traditions passed down that cause these children to be racist, and not because they havent learnt about it. if they can learn by talking to others that everyone should be treated equal, then that is great. But, teaching them about what racism is could increase it instead of decrease. Children are not aware of what it is, and cannot be racist at such a young age without interference.

 @9FX8M7TSocialist  from Illinois disagreed…6mos6MO

If we do not accept that this is happening, we cannot notice it and stop it. Children in the states should be taught what we need to change, so that we can fight these issues.

 @9FX9L7N from Texas disagreed…6mos6MO

Children should not be taught that there is a separation of race nad color. If we provide theses segregational ides to them as children, moire are prone to continue treating people of their color.

 @9FX9L7Y from Florida disagreed…6mos6MO

I think this type of conversation is itself racist, because for what reason most be a class to tell students not to be racist against people that have different features.

 @9FXBP9N from Utah disagreed…6mos6MO

This is a difficult one. I think racism is still around, but it's not as around as we think it is. The more we push that it's still a huge problem the more it will become one.

 @9FRLVTLWomen’s Equality  from Nevada disagreed…6mos6MO

Opponents fear that CRT admonishes all white people for being oppressors while classifying all Black people as hopelessly oppressed victims. Critical race theory is the academic study of how racism has been shaped by laws and legal systems in the U.S.

 @9FRMTS9 from Texas disagreed…6mos6MO

We must not look at history through the guise of black versus white. These ideas hurt American perception for younger members of society and sows discontent between racial groups. History should be taught as history through the perception of nuance and education. History is taught to prevent past mistake from becoming future mistakes. History not taught is doomed to repeat itself. The way critical race theory is taught teaches that the history happened and it will continue to happen regardless of change.

 @9FRMM9Tfrom Maine disagreed…6mos6MO

There is more important things to be teaching kids in school. For example cursive is no longer taught and some kids don’t know how to use proper grammar.

 @9FRMKV9 from Alabama disagreed…6mos6MO

First thing’s first, it’s a college level class so it’s not being taught in K-12 schools in the first place.
Second, it’s stated to be a theory, a theory that the institutions in society still hold a racial bias, especially the justice system. I’ve found that to be true in the lives of so many people, and it’s not something that liberals are “holding onto”, it’s something society still prevalent in so many ways. That’s the problem right now, the activism is there, but it’s doing little to nothing all while the actual deep rooted problems are left untouched.

 @9FYWXX3  from Georgia disagreed…6mos6MO

Stopping the spread of instilled prejudice which solely perpetuates racism cannot be achieved by suppressing history. With the knowledge of the past, we equip ourselves with the ability to improve the present.

 @9G35W7G from Nevada disagreed…6mos6MO

We should teach the kids about racism and how to combat it, but Critical Race Theory is the wrong way.

 @9G752G7  from Florida disagreed…6mos6MO

No is simply supporting censorship and attempting to uphold ignorance. It is an omission of history. We need to learn from our past, not pretend it doesn't exist. Critical race theory seeks to share facts, context, and undeniable history that can improve our collective understanding while broadening (enlightening) perspectives.

 @9G79LPZ from Virginia disagreed…6mos6MO

It is important to address all areas of American history, whether good or bad. Critical Race Theory and the 1619 project are hyper-focused on the history of slavery and racial conflict while ignoring any other aspect of history. This shouldn't be the case.

 @SenateBagelsRepublican from Minnesota disagreed…5mos5MO

Critical Race Theory does focus on racial issues in history, it does not mean it neglects other aspects of history. This theory is an analytical tool used to understand the role of race and racism in society. It doesn't replace comprehensive history education, but complements it by revealing societal structures often overlooked.

Consider this: A magnifying glass doesn't ignore the rest of the landscape; it simply brings details into focus. Similarly, Critical Race Theory brings the often overlooked details of racial inequities into focus. In doing so, it broadens our understanding…  Read more

 @9GCNWBDGreen  from New York disagreed…5mos5MO

Real history needs to be taught. K-12 students need to know about genocide, terrorism, and hate crimes that happen in our country.

 @9GCQ3G2 from Virginia agreed…5mos5MO

So that kids are raised knowing their past and how to be different and do better than their ancestors

 @FederalistSnipeSocialist from Connecticut agreed…5mos5MO

Teaching the unvarnished truth about historical events, such as the Tulsa Race Massacre and the Japanese Internment during WWII, provides students with a more comprehensive understanding of our nation's history, including its imperfections.

 @9GCQ53KRepublicanagreed…5mos5MO

yes history right now is about way things way in the past. we are making history right now. we should be learning about it

 @9GCS2VCDemocrat from Florida agreed…5mos5MO

With realizing the harm that has been dealt to minorities, we cannot learn from the mistakes we have done and make reforms to better the life of everyone.

 @9F86CGQ from Florida disagreed…7mos7MO

People need to know this theory in order to know the history behind racism and why it should not repeat its self.

 @9GFDRFVRepublican  from Arkansas agreed…5mos5MO

Children 6th grade and below are not old enough to make decisions for themselves. They SHOULD NOT be forced to learn about same-sex marriage and transgenders. This is over their heads, and they shouldn't be fed it because once they are taught it at such a young age, they will believe it. It is not fair to them and they should be able to have the right to make their own decisions when they are older. Kids SHOULD NOT be taught that this country is racist, because it is not. Instead they should learn about being racially color-blind and seeing all as equal. This is a better solution to the problem than forcefully shoving liberal and left-sided information down their throats.

 @PartisanSummerGreenfrom Minnesota disagreed…5mos5MO

Critical race theory is not about teaching that the country is inherently racist. It's about examining how race and racial disparities have been and continue to be embedded in our society and institutions, including laws, and how these disparities impact people's lives. It doesn't mean force-feeding a particular ideology, but rather fostering critical thinking about these complex issues.

As for the point on children being too young, it's true that some concepts may be too abstract for very young minds. However, many educators argue that children, even from a young age, are able to observe and internalize societal dynamics, including those related to race and gender. By having age-appropriate discussions about these topics, we can help children to develop empathy and a sense of fairness, which are valuable life skills.

 @9GFG54VDemocrat from Colorado disagreed…5mos5MO

Our country has a lot of racism in it. If you do not attack these racist ideologies passed on by parents at a young age, the racist views will never change.

 @9GFHSXSRepublican from Wisconsin agreed…5mos5MO

Yes teaching kids that the government is always working against them is going to break them apart and once they grow up they'll be looking for money from the government and working for their own money. Children are not old enough to even be taught sex in the schools yet let that be for high school leave that to the parents.

 @9F6WTX9 from Illinois disagreed…7mos7MO

It is important for children to be taught about Critical Race Theory in school so they won't be so ignorant when it comes to race, and children should be aware of the problems going on within the education system.

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