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What is ‘critical race theory’?

The controversial concept’s origins, objections, and competing visions – Adam Fleming explores the ideas behind the phrase.

It’s a term that comes up a lot in debates about race, racism, and diversity, but it’s sometimes misunderstood and misused. Adam Fleming speaks to Ali Meghji, associate professor in social inequalities at Cambridge University, to find out what ‘critical race theory’ really means, and why some are critical of it.

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