Critical theory

In the following I discuss how several tenets of critical race theory helped shape the findings of this paper. CRT in education can help identify, analyze, and transform structural and cultural ideology that disadvantages students of color in classrooms (Solórzano & Yosso, 2002). Furthermore, Ladson-Billings (1998) proposes that the use of CRT in education can be used as a tool to: deconstruct oppressive structures and discourses, reconstruct human agency, and construct equitable and socially just relations of power. The evidence from this study demonstrates the continued role as agents of hope black female school principals take on in fighting theories of marginalization against black, low-SES children (Tillman, 2004). The finding in this…

Critical theory is, in my opinion, best defined by Marx(1843), as the ‘self-clarification of struggles and wishes of the age’, a general applicable definition that does not take into consideration a specific historical time, place or political problem. In order to talk about critical theory and its genuinely critical features I believe it is essential to make a clear distinction between critical theories and scientific theories. According to Frankfurt School there are 3 main categories of…

My theoretical tendencies on social change are most aligned with critical theory. This is not because I am overly critical of all aspects of society, however, I am most often critical of the structural systems in place that appear to work as machines of oppression and interest groups rather than social justice and equality. This personal predisposition supports an approach that is congruent with structural social work theory. Structural social work critiques existing social, economic, and…

its rules, practices, and assignments of prestige and power, is not fixed (….) By writing and speaking against them, we may hope to contribute to a better, fairer world” (Delgado et al. 3) Richard Delgado and Jean Stefancic phrase in their introduction to Critical race theory: the cutting edge, collection of essays, what in their opinion is the main essence of critical race theory. The intersection of race and law as well a power structure is a main element discussed in the collection of essays.…

Individual written assignment on any philosopher of social science theorist and his/her contribution to any of the three philosophical paradigms -- positivism, interpretivism, and critical theory. POSITIVISM Positivisim is philosophical paradigms in social sciences of which gives emphasisis on empirical data and scientific method to analyse them. It is regarded as an application of methods used in natural sciences. It further assumes that fact, values and truth can be distinguished and…

Unarguably, it is relevant to mention that various psychologists extensively explored the various themes regarding the aspects of the attachment theory. This theory connotes the evaluation of the emotional attachment between infants and mothers. Crucially, the "Evidence for Infants’ Internal Working Models of Attachment” report provides a brief perspective of the psychological interest regarding this theme. Previous studies have provided various vital conclusions regarding the topic. Harlow’s…

Theory is defined as “A universal statement about the real world whose essential truth can be supported by evidence obtained through the scientific method. Must explain in a provable way why something happens”. (Augsbury College,2014) This essay will examine the role that theory plays when it comes to employing Blacks in the Inner city. According to Caroline May an author of Brett Bart newsletter stated “While the economy added jobs and the national unemployment rate was relatively unchanged,…

Critical thinking is not only a process, but a skill that develops over the course of a person’s life. Dr. Linda Elder, the Assistant Director of the Center for Critical Thinking, created a stage theory of critical thinking development that defines critical thinking into six stages. In reference to the article by Linda Elder and Richard Paul “Critical Thinking Development: A Stage Theory,” I believe that stage four, the practicing thinker, best represents my development as a thinker. As…

Attachment theory as conceptualized by Bowlby (1969) is based on the theory infants develop an internal model of parental trust as the parent provides a haven for the child. The individual’s attachment style helps form their personality and is a set trait across their lifetime. As the child grows into adolescence does the attachment style help predict the individual’s adjustment and developmental outcome in home and school? The few studies done on attachment and adjustment in adolescent have…

experiences, while accommodation modifies existing schemas or create new schemas to fit reality. Piaget’s theory consists of four stages, which he proposed, occur in fixed sequence and are never skipped. The stages are sensorimotor (0 to 2 years), preoperational (2 to 7 years), concrete operational…