Critical race theory and the question of safety in dialogues on race
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Date
2016
Authors
Conradie, M. S.
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Faculty of Theology, University of the Free State
Abstract
This study seeks to combine research from critical race theory, as applied to
post-1994 South Africa, with insights from practical theology. It looks into points
of agreement between these perspectives, especially the call to critically appraise
ideologies that deny or obscure the present-day consequences of racism. On
this foundation, the article moves on to consider the recommendations adduced
by Leonardo and Porter (2010:147) and Sue (2013:666-669) as to how dialogues
around race and racism can be enhanced. The article begins by contextualising
its argument, followed by an overview of the guiding principles of CRT, focusing
on the way these have been applied to research in South Africa. Thereafter, the
precepts of CRT are matched with insights from scholars in theology regarding the
continued need to glean more precisely nuanced understandings of how race plays
out in South African society. Finally, the article draws from Leonardo and Porter
(2010:140-142) and Sue’s (2013:666-669) suggestions.
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Keywords
Race, Racism, Practical theology, Discourse analysis
Citation
Conradie, M.S. (2016). Critical race theory and the question of safety in dialogues on race. Acta Theologica, 36(1), 5-26.