Introduction to Critical Race Theory

This worksheet introduces Grade 10 students to the core concepts and historical context of Critical Race Theory (CRT).

Grade 10 Social studies World HistoryCritical Race Theory

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D2.His.1.9-12D2.Soc.1.9-12

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Critical Race TheorySocial StudiesGrade 10HistorySociology

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Introduction to Critical Race Theory

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. For multiple-choice questions, circle the correct option. For fill-in-the-blank and short-answer questions, write your responses in the space provided.

1. Critical Race Theory (CRT) primarily emerged from which academic discipline?

Economics

Law

Psychology

Natural Sciences

2. Which of the following is a core tenet of Critical Race Theory?

Race is a biological construct.

Racism is solely individual prejudice.

Racism is systemic and embedded in institutions.

Colorblindness is the solution to racial inequality.

3. The idea that racism is not merely individual acts but is embedded in legal systems and policies is a key concept in .

4. Critical Race Theory challenges the notion of , arguing that laws and policies can appear neutral on the surface but still have discriminatory effects.

5. Critical Race Theory asserts that race is a social construct, not a biological one.

True

False

6. According to CRT, legal reforms alone are always sufficient to dismantle systemic racism.

True

False

7. Briefly explain the concept of 'intersectionality' within the framework of Critical Race Theory.

8. Describe one way in which Critical Race Theory might analyze a historical event, such as the Civil Rights Movement.