
Report published by the Manhattan Institute. A report on the impact of Critical Social Justice (CSJ) concepts, such as Critical Race Theory (CRT) and radical gender theory, on American schools and students. Here are some key points:
- CSJ exposure is widespread: A survey of over 1,500 young Americans aged 18 to 20 found that 93% of them had been taught or heard about at least one of eight CSJ concepts in school, such as “white privilege”, “systemic racism”, or "gender is a choice".
- CSJ is taught as truth: In most cases, students were not taught about respectable counterarguments to CSJ concepts, but rather that they were the only acceptable approach to race, gender, and sexuality. This violates the principles of critical thinking and dialogue.
- CSJ shifts students to the left: Students who were exposed to more CSJ concepts in school were more likely to endorse left-wing attitudes and policies on race and gender issues, such as preferential hiring, reparations, and gender identity. They were also more likely to identify as liberal and Democratic.
- CSJ increases fear and guilt: Students who were exposed to more CSJ concepts in school were more likely to report being afraid of being punished or shamed for expressing their opinions and less willing to criticize a black classmate. White students who were exposed to more CSJ concepts also felt more guilty about their race and the social inequalities between whites and blacks.
- CSJ is taught in all types of school: The survey found that CSJ concepts were taught in public, private, parochial, and homeschool settings, though public schools taught more radical gender theory. School choice alone may not be enough to avoid CSJ indoctrination.