Toward a Tribal Critical Race Theory in Education

Author: Brayboy Bryan  

Publisher: Springer Publishing Company

ISSN: 0042-0972

Source: The Urban Review, Vol.37, Iss.5, 2005-12, pp. : 425-446

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Abstract

In this article, I outline the central tenets of an emerging theory that I call Tribal Critical Race Theory (TribalCrit) to more completely address the issues of Indigenous Peoples in the United States. TribalCrit has it roots in Critical Race Theory, Anthropology, Political/Legal Theory, Political Science, American Indian Literatures, Education, and American Indian Studies. This theoretical framework provides a way to address the complicated relationship between American Indians and the United States federal government and begin to make sense of American Indians’ liminality as both racial and legal/political groups and individuals.