"Critical theory is a school of thought that stresses the reflective assessment and critique of society and culture by applying knowledge from the social sciences and the humanities."

 

"Critical theories aim to dig beneath the surface of social life and uncover the assumptions that keep us from a full and true understanding of how the world works."

 

"The common belief systems that critical social theorists hold are that research should involve an interrogation of existing power structures and seek to transform the lives of those oppressed by these structures.