The woke: "tHeRe'S nO PoStMoDeRnIsM iN cRiTiCaL RaCe ThEoRy"
Critical Race Theorists:
Critical Race Theorists:
Hello philosophy Bro's and CRT people:
The point here is to show Critical Race Theorists have absolutley made use of postmodern ideas and tools even though many of them claim a commitment to liberalism, and have been aware and discussing the tension since the early 90's
The point here is to show Critical Race Theorists have absolutley made use of postmodern ideas and tools even though many of them claim a commitment to liberalism, and have been aware and discussing the tension since the early 90's
This shows CRT has been trying to figure out how to use postmodern theory for a long time.
And, as it turns out, intersectionality was how they brought postmodern theory and politics together. From Kimberlee Crenshaws essay "mapping the Margins":
And, as it turns out, intersectionality was how they brought postmodern theory and politics together. From Kimberlee Crenshaws essay "mapping the Margins":
So, are the Critical Race Theorists 80's style playful postmodern nihilistic relativists?
No.
Do Critical Race Theorists use postmodern theories in their work and integrate postmodern themes?
Yes. Yes they do.
No.
Do Critical Race Theorists use postmodern theories in their work and integrate postmodern themes?
Yes. Yes they do.
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