White Lies: Racism, Education and Critical Race Theory

White Lies: Unpacking Critical Race Theory (CRT) explores why it has become a focus in politics across the US and the UK, exposing the systemic racism that shapes education. It charts the coordinated campaigns to silence antiracism and dissects key controversies, such as the anti-CRT campaigns, racial gaslighting, intimidation, and the inaccurate portrayal of the white working class.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 250 pages
Publication date: 03 June 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Unpacking Critical Race Theory (CRT) and delving into its growing significance in politics across the United States and the United Kingdom, White Lies employs CRT to unveil the pervasive systemic racism that permeates education. It traces the coordinated efforts, involving think tanks, mainstream media, and politicians, aimed at stifling antiracism in the aftermath of George Floyd's murder and the Black Lives Matter movement.

Within each chapter, Gillborn meticulously examines the evidence revealing how the interests of white people persistently dominate and hinder progress toward a more equitable education for all. She establishes how the public discourse, shaped by misinformation and white lies, perpetuates racial inequality and portrays antiracism as a threat to freedom and justice. Key controversies are explored and debunked, encompassing:

The extensive and coordinated anti-CRT campaigns that have emerged in the United States and the United Kingdom.
The utilization of racial gaslighting to undermine claims to social justice.
The diverse tactics employed to suppress antiracist teaching and protests, including intimidation.
The inaccurate portrayal of the white working class as racial victims.
The use of cruelty, both in policy and rhetoric, to foster unity among whites and demonize minorities.

By eschewing unnecessary jargon to facilitate accessibility for a broad audience, this book serves as an invaluable resource for those studying CRT or seeking insights into contemporary educational equality.

Weight: 406g
Dimension: 154 x 234 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367511791