Radical or Realistic? Postmodern Theories and CRT Artwork

Crisis of Crime

Crisis of Crime aims to educate about criminology and criminal justice reform. Is our Criminal Justice System broken, or working as intended? I suppose it would depend on who you ask. Join me as I explore criminological theory as well as topics such as systemic racism, discrimination, and reforms.

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Radical or Realistic? Postmodern Theories and CRT

October 18, 2021 • Rachel Means • Season 4 • Episode 3

Criminological theories that have been labeled as 'radical' are often thought of as fringe theories or conspiracy theories. Are they really as radical as some would lead you to believe, or do they expose the realistic elements of American's shameful nature? Check out the episode to find out.

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•U.S. Const. amend. XIII