Critical Race Theory Research Paper

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Within the United States, the twenty-first century has been plagued with political polarization, which has created a chasm for a debate on critical race theory (CRT) to ensue. CRT refers to the view that American society is built upon systemic racism. Political shrapnel has even entered the education sphere; public policies are being actively debated and enacted to regulate how, and if, educators can speak about critical topics in American history, such as slavery and the civil rights movement. This led many to believe there is a danger in including the theory, in conjunction with the history curriculum, within colleges and schools as it may create anti-American sentiments. Since the summer of 2021, there has also been a flurry of school curriculum