Critical race theory (CRT) is a discipline within sociology and legal theory that focuses on questions arising in conversations about racism. The result is a set of theories, concepts, and practices meant to address how power has been socially constructed to oppress people because of their race.

CRT is a response to the failure of mainstream civil rights legal discourse (e.g., anti-discrimination law) to provide the marginalized with relief from racial oppression. Proponents of CRT seek to illuminate what they characterize as the "other side" of racism, which focuses on institutionalized white supremacy as opposed to overt expressions of racial hatred.

In today's post, we will explore:

• The origin of Critical Race Theory

• The role Critical Race Theory plays in today's society

• The man mission statement behind Critical Race Theory