#11: Season 1, Ep 11 - Critical Race Theory: An analysis of how we view and respond to racial and ethnic disparities in the US

ACT in Perspective - A prosocial podcast using behavioral science to address human suffering

No doubt that Critical Race Theory (CRT) is often politicized and at the center of strong controversy; however, outside of the politics, the facts of racial and ethnic disparities of wellbeing across systems in the US are apparent. And if we want to survive and grow as a nation, we need to recognize this as a highly contextualized problem that stems from a long and often violent history that has created and continues to create substantial suffering. In this episode, we examine what CRT is, the basic tenets, where it came from and how it evolved. We discuss the current political challenges in public education, along with the general criticisms of CRT from notable scholars, such as Glenn Loury, John McWhorter, Jason Riley and Coleman Hughes. What arguments are made and are they valid or fallacious? We also discuss our ethical responsibilities within behavioral science and psychology in how we address these disparities, and where we can go from here as individual practitioners and as field. I'm joined with three notable scholars, educators, and social justice activists in the fields of behavioral science and psychology - Denisha Gingles, MS, LGPC, BCBA, LBA; Jonathan Tarbox, Ph.D., BCBA-D; and Esther Calzada, Ph.D. Remember to subscribe to help this channel grow and leave a comment or two, no matter how you feel about this matter. Feedback is helpful. Enjoy :)