Critical Race Theory In 15 Lines

Critical Race Theory has been around for a long time,
Taught in college and university Departments of Sociology
Very obtuse and obscure, as far as academic theories go;
To understand it well requires a degree in anthropology,
Or, if you choose, Origins in Anthropology and Psychology.

It is a discipline, an academic tool, which outlines parameters
Within which one can begin to understand race bias and culture
And, systemic racism, to be sure; subjects needed to understand
Why deep divisions between the races fester and are nurtured
In America, where race issues hover us like a vicious vulture.

Like so many academic ideologies, i.e. the God Is Dead movement,
Critical Race Theory has been seized upon by conservatives as a 
Cause celebre, with few of them understanding what it is all about,
And become a buzzword for racial unrest fomenting in the BLM,
While, actually, it is a theory for discussion in highest level academia.

written June 26, 2021
for "Critical Race Theory (CRT) poetry contest
sponsored by Anthony Biannco

HONORABLE MENTION 
"CRT False Flag Folks" Poetry Contest
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Date: 6/27/2021 6:45:00 PM
Very interesting and thought provoking indeed... I had to look it up when I decided to write a poem for the contest and mine isn't nearly as intelligent as this... God bless you always. Love, Gina
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Date: 6/27/2021 6:47:00 PM
Thank you, Gina. I appreciate your thoughts. Have a wonderful week ahead. Glad you found my poem "interesting and thought-provoking."
Date: 6/27/2021 3:04:00 PM
well said...it seems like thinking and having an intellectual discussion is becoming something to fear, and is the first sign to burning all the books...good luck in the contest
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Date: 6/27/2021 6:53:00 PM
So true, Frederic. The hue and cry is "should it be allowed in the elementary schools," etc. Personally, I doubt that many elementary teachers, much less children, would be intellectually mature enough to assimilate the foundations of this theory. It is quite obtuse. And before I get flamed, I don't mean this a slap at elementary school teachers. Hey, I have a doctor's degree in theology, and I find it extremely difficult. I don't want to get hung up in this theory that is being ripped by the far-right, almost all of whom do not understand it.
Date: 6/27/2021 10:48:00 AM
Wonderful write friend. I has no idea about this, now I know something. In case you find any mistake in my poems do drop a note in comments section. Have a wonderful day ahead.
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Date: 6/27/2021 10:58:00 AM
Aw, thanks, Rama. I find your writing exhilarating and enjoyable. If I saw something I thought you would want brought to your attention, I'd do so. You have a wonderful week coming up.
Date: 6/27/2021 8:41:00 AM
Thanks for elucidating this Milton! Great write
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Date: 6/27/2021 8:48:00 AM
Thanks, Unseeking Seeker. I appreciate your read.
Date: 6/26/2021 9:25:00 PM
This is so sad but true "deep divisions between the races fester and are nurtured In America, " For sure!
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Date: 6/26/2021 10:22:00 PM
Yes, it is sad. I know very little about the many-faceted layers of CRT. What I did was a bit of superficial research and just put down what I learned in that form. It's a very complicated theory, and I don't think most of us could really do it justice. It will be interesting to see what Anthony chooses.
Date: 6/26/2021 9:12:00 PM
What a marvelous bit of luck for me: I was just reading about the history of CRT in the WSJ today, and now you have provided me a great review of the subject matter! Thank you for services rendered. As usual, the 'madding crowd' has squeezed the essence out of the subject and turned it into a weapon for those with unfavorable agendas on both the right and the left. Great one, my friend! Thanks againk gw
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Date: 6/26/2021 9:20:00 PM
Thanks, gw. I appreciate your read and your thoughtful, informative comment. I know very little about the CRT theory, but I know it is being used by the far right, who probably have less understanding of it than I do. Glad you are boning up on the subject, friend.
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