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Critical Theory or Critical Pedagogy is a Marxist-inspired methodology designed to eliminate oppression, by criticizing the society of the oppressed, and educating the oppressed, through negative criticism, to cause a revolutionary transformation of that society to an undefined Utopia.
Here is Britannica’s definition: Critical theory | Definition & Facts | Britannica
Critical Theory is a basis for feminist theories, critical race theory, cultural theory, gender, and queer theory, as well as in media theory and media studies. All desire the revolutionary transformation of our society to an undefined Utopia. See Understanding Critical Theory (thoughtco.com)
Dr. James Lindsay explains Critical Theory (8 min.) James Lindsay Explains Critical Theory (youtube.com)
Critical Theory is not the same as Critical Thinking. See Critical Thinking – Parents United for Real Education (puredwv.com)