critical theory
[ˈkrɪtɪkəl ˈθɪəri]
nounpl: critical theories
teoria crítica
1. An academic and philosophical approach that examines and critiques social structures, power relations, ideologies, and cultural artifacts to expose underlying assumptions and inequalities
Critical theory emerged from the Frankfurt School and has influenced disciplines ranging from sociology to literary studies.
A teoria crítica emergiu da Escola de Frankfurt e influenciou disciplinas que vão desde a sociologia até os estudos literários.
2. A methodological framework that questions dominant narratives and seeks to understand how knowledge, culture, and institutions perpetuate systems of power and domination
Professors used critical theory to analyze how media representation shapes public perception of marginalized communities.
Os professores usaram teoria crítica para analisar como a representação na mídia molda a percepção pública de comunidades marginalizadas.
3. A school of thought that emphasizes reflexivity, deconstruction, and emancipatory knowledge production
The seminar on critical theory examined texts by thinkers like Foucault, Derrida, and Said.
O seminário sobre teoria crítica examinou textos de pensadores como Foucault, Derrida e Said.
Critical theory has significantly shaped Brazilian and Portuguese intellectual discourse, particularly in sociology, literature, and cultural studies. In the USA, it has become increasingly visible in academic debates about education, diversity, and social justice, though it also remains a contested term in political discussions. The term is primarily used in academic and intellectual contexts rather than in everyday conversation.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to apply critical theory to something
through the lens of critical theory
critical theory perspective
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