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| Blightzkrieg 11/07/21 5:59:59 PM #20: | My understanding is the term "theory" here is used in a more scientific context, where it looks to explain various facts we know about using an comprehensive framework or cause that is consistent with our existing knowledge. So examining history through the lens of CRT means looking at history with the assumption that racism is a motivating factor for many different events. In a similar way to how Marxist theory is viewing history as being motivated by the relationship between different economic classes. It's not going to work in all cases, but it's helpful in forcing you to look at factors you may not have otherwise considered when looking at a specific event. The lens through which we traditionally view history is heavily, heavily, flawed (we broadly tend to view history as the sum of different wars guided by various influential military leaders). And it can be difficult to consider alternatives without a framework telling you what to look for, which is what CRT provides. --- ... Copied to Clipboard! |
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