Which of the following statements about critical race theory (CRT) is FALSE?

• A. It holds that racism is the common daily experience in America.
• B. It posits that racism serves a purpose for the dominant culture.
• C. It proposes that racism is ordinary, but opposite to the usual way society works.
• D. It suggests racism is difficult to eradicate.

Answer: (C)

Racism as an everyday part of life is a central idea in critical race theory: it argues that racism is not just occasional prejudice but is embedded in laws, institutions, and social practices that reproduce racial hierarchies. The statement in question is incorrect because it suggests racism is ordinary yet opposite to how society usually functions. In CRT, racism is woven into the normal operation of social systems, not something that runs counter to them. That makes it persist and be harder to eradicate. The other statements align with CRT by noting racism serves the interests of the dominant group and that eradicating racism is challenging due to structural factors.