Critical Race Theory
Exploring Its Application to Public Administration

This Element examines the application of Critical Race Theory to uncover and help rectify structural and institutional racism.

Norma M. Riccucci (Author)

9781009114165, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 17 March 2022

75 pages
22.8 x 15.1 x 0.5 cm, 0.14 kg

This Element explores Critical Race Theory (CRT) and its potential application to the field of public administration. It proposes specific areas within the field where a CRT framework would help to uncover and rectify structural and institutional racism. This is paramount given the high priority that the field places on social equity, the third pillar of public administration. If there is a desire to achieve social equity and justice, systematic, structural racism needs to be addressed and confronted directly. The Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement is one example of the urgency and significance of applying theories from a variety of disciplines to the study of racism in public administration.

Introduction
Critical Race Theory
Critical Race Methodology
Application of CRT to Public Administrative Studies
CRT and Public Administration: Bridging Theory with Practice
Conclusion
Appendix: Evaluating Quantitative Public Health Studies from a CRT Perspective

Subject Areas: Organizational theory & behaviour [KJU], Public administration [JPP], Black & Asian studies [JFSL3], Ethnic minorities & multicultural studies [JFSL1]