Brown's Critical Race Theory Materials for Torts, 4th
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This critical race theory in torts content is designed to stand alone and can be used to facilitate classroom discussions related to systemic racism and the law in your torts class. It is drawn in large part from the torts chapter of Brown鈥檚 Critical Race Theory, 4th.
The chapter begins with a brief introduction to critical race theory which looks at how societal racism shaped torts legal principles including consent, contributory negligence and assault and battery. The chapter has a selection of cases generally covered in most torts subject matter casebooks as well as law review articles discussing the cases which provide additional information that allow for a fuller discussion of the role of racism in the case. After each set of readings there are questions and notes.
The chapter begins with a brief introduction to critical race theory which looks at how societal racism shaped torts legal principles including consent, contributory negligence and assault and battery. The chapter has a selection of cases generally covered in most torts subject matter casebooks as well as law review articles discussing the cases which provide additional information that allow for a fuller discussion of the role of racism in the case. After each set of readings there are questions and notes.