Kimberlé Crenshaw and Her Ideas on Race

May 5, 2026, 18:33
USPolitics

Introduction

Kimberlé Crenshaw is a teacher of law. She explains her ideas about race and gender.

Main Body

Crenshaw saw that some people face two problems at once. For example, a Black woman faces problems because of her race and her gender. She says the law in the USA often ignores this. She says the USA was built on unfair work. Black women worked hard, but they did not get money or power. She says this is why some people are still poor today. Crenshaw is worried about the law now. She says some judges do not want to help Black people. She thinks some leaders pretend they do not know about these problems.

Conclusion

Crenshaw wants people to learn the true history of the USA. She wants the law to be fair for everyone.

Learning

⚡ The Power of "Wants"

In this text, we see how to express a goal or a wish using want + person + to + action.

The Pattern: Subject → wants → Person → to [verb]

Examples from the text:

  • Crenshaw wants people to learn... (She has a goal for other people)
  • She wants the law to be... (She has a goal for the system)

💡 Why this helps you (A2 level):

Instead of just saying "I want water" (simple object), you can now describe what you want others to do.

Try these shifts:

  • I want coffee. →\rightarrow I want you to make coffee.
  • I want a book. →\rightarrow I want the teacher to give me a book.

🔍 Quick Word Watch

Ignore (verb) →\rightarrow To not look at or not listen to something on purpose. Example: The law ignores the problem.

Vocabulary Learning

law
A system of rules that people follow
Example:The law says you must stop at a red light.
judge
A person who decides cases in court
Example:The judge heard both sides of the story.
leaders
People who guide or direct others
Example:The leaders planned a new school program.
history
The past events of a country or people
Example:We study history to understand why things happen.
fair
Treating everyone equally
Example:The teacher wants a fair test for all students.
unfair
Not treating everyone equally
Example:It is unfair when some get more money.
work
The job or effort people do
Example:She goes to work every day.
money
Currency people use to buy things
Example:He saved money for a new bike.
power
The ability to influence others
Example:He had power to change the rules.
poor
Having little money or resources
Example:They lived in a poor neighborhood.
learn
To gain knowledge or skills
Example:She wants to learn new languages.
true
Real or correct
Example:The story is true.
build
To create or make something
Example:They will build a new park.
ignore
To not pay attention to
Example:He ignores the loud noise.
pretend
To act as if something is true
Example:She pretends to be a doctor.
face
To encounter or deal with
Example:He will face a difficult test.
people
Human beings
Example:Many people joined the event.
race
A group people belong to based on skin color
Example:The race is about equality.
gender
Male or female identity
Example:Gender matters in many jobs.
USA
United States of America
Example:The USA is a large country.
Black
Having dark skin
Example:She is a Black woman.
women
Adult female humans
Example:Women help in many ways.
hard
Difficult or strong
Example:The test was hard.