Critical Race Theory

Abstract

Like a number of other social movements, critical race theory (CRT) received its name after it was well underway. As with a fast moving river, strong tributaries had contributed to its force. Legal scholars of color at various law schools had begun to examine the deficiencies of law in crafting remedies for racial injustices, or even law's ability to recognize that such problems existed or fell under its provenance. Keywords: civil rights; legal theory; race