Critical Race Theory Essay
It was Saturday, July 13, 2013, I was looking over my notes for the sermon I would preach the next day when the verdict came in on George Zimmerman. It was very rare that I deviate from a particular subject unless I am spiritually led. But all that changed after having learned that George Zimmerman was found not guilty of the slaying of Trayvon Martin. It was difficult for me to stand that morning as Reverend or Pastor. In my role as Pastor, there was an expectation. Unfortunately, I came with a mixed bag of emotions. I was hurt, along with Travon Martin’s mother and father; to receive the double blow of not only losing their son now the reality that there may be no justice for his death. I was hurt because Trayvon Martin reminded me
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It should be noted, the criminal justice system in the United States of America is represented by a picture of a balanced scale. In theory, the scales of justice is supposed to be fair, and impartial, the scales are balanced, which signifies it’s equallity. However, the earlier example reveals that justice is not fair, and that minorities are unjustly targetted more than the majority group. The Critical Race Theory in a sense qualifies and quantifies the role race plays in every aspect of the American life. It qualifies it from the perspective that it explains systems of oppression and discrimination are purposely given to people based on race/ethnicity/gender and class. It quantifies it the statistical data that shows an unfair distribution of wealth and power that excludes the same group of people forcing them to deal with systemic inequalities and systems of oppression. In my field placement I have the responsibility of ensuring all three aspects of the criminal justice system The United States Attorney who represents the People of The United States of America, who are tasked with prosecuting the accused. The Judge, as well as the Federal Public Defender who defends the accused. I am responsible for equipping them with an understanding of the systems of oppression and disenfranchisement have played a role in
It should be noted, the criminal justice system in the United States of America is represented by a picture of a balanced scale. In theory, the scales of justice is supposed to be fair, and impartial, the scales are balanced, which signifies it’s equallity. However, the earlier example reveals that justice is not fair, and that minorities are unjustly targetted more than the majority group. The Critical Race Theory in a sense qualifies and quantifies the role race plays in every aspect of the American life. It qualifies it from the perspective that it explains systems of oppression and discrimination are purposely given to people based on race/ethnicity/gender and class. It quantifies it the statistical data that shows an unfair distribution of wealth and power that excludes the same group of people forcing them to deal with systemic inequalities and systems of oppression. In my field placement I have the responsibility of ensuring all three aspects of the criminal justice system The United States Attorney who represents the People of The United States of America, who are tasked with prosecuting the accused. The Judge, as well as the Federal Public Defender who defends the accused. I am responsible for equipping them with an understanding of the systems of oppression and disenfranchisement have played a role in