Many contemporary sociologists use Critical Race Theory to help explain the sources and consequences of structural racism in society.
After reading and watching this week’s Learning Resources, please explain Critical Race Theory in your own words, and then answer the following question: How might critical race theory explain the reasons for inequalities in education or income? Please be sure to refer to the journal article, What Critical Race Theory Is, What It Isn’t, and Why it is Important, You Should Know: A Call to Action and at least one other Learning Resource from this week in your response.
Provide your initial post by 11:59 pm on Friday. Your initial post will be at least 200 words in length, excluding the discussion prompt and the references. Please use in-text APA citations within your post as well as full APA references at the end of your post.
Peer Responses: Respond to at least two classmates’ initial posts by 11:59 pm on Tuesday. Posts must be at least 100 words in length and demonstrate critical thinking, engagement with course material, and a meaningful attempt to engage in discourse.