CRT

American  

[see-ahr-tee] / ˈsiˈɑrˈti /

abbreviation

1. cathode-ray tube.

2. a computer monitor or television that includes a cathode-ray tube.

3. critical race theory.

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CRT British  

abbreviation

1. cathode-ray tube

2. (in Britain) composite rate tax: a system of paying interest to savers by which a rate of tax for a period, such as one financial year, is determined in advance, and interest is paid net of tax which is deducted at source

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Usage

What does CRT stand for? CRT is a common abbreviation for Critical Race Theory, which refers to a way of analyzing systems, institutions, and power through a lens of race and racism.Central to Critical Race Theory is the idea that many institutions are built on and enforce systemic racism and oppression of people of color, that this racism and oppression have a long history in the US and the world (including slavery and its legacy), and that they are ongoing and driven by white supremacy.As an academic, intellectual, or philosophical discipline or school or thought, Critical Race Theory is broad and encompasses the discussion and use of many related concepts and terms, such as implicit bias, intersectionality, and white privilege.Read more about Critical Race Theory and the recent increase in usage and awareness of the term.

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