Du Bois Flashcards

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Who exemplifies the early 1900s concept of ‘the New Negro’?

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Du Bois

The Souls of Black Folk (1903)

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What field did Du Bois found black studies in?

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Academic life

Founder of black studies in academic life; scholar-activist in sociology & history

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What does Du Bois argue for recognizing in black folk?

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Their ‘soul’

Argues for recognizing the ‘soul’ of black folk: their artistic traditions, expressive culture, communal values

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What separates blacks from whites according to Du Bois?

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Collective experience of ‘life within the Veil’

Collective experience of ‘life within the Veil’ separates blacks from whites

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What term does Du Bois use to describe the dualities/conflicts in self-perception among black folk?

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‘Double-consciousness’

‘Double-consciousness’: dualities/conflicts in self-perception that defines the struggle to identify themselves

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Who exemplifies the early 1900s concept of ‘the New Negro’?

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Du Bois

The Souls of Black Folk (1903)

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What field did Du Bois found black studies in?

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Academic life

Founder of black studies in academic life; scholar-activist in sociology & history

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What does Du Bois argue for recognizing in black folk?

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Their ‘soul’

Argues for recognizing the ‘soul’ of black folk: their artistic traditions, expressive culture, communal values

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What separates blacks from whites according to Du Bois?

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Collective experience of ‘life within the Veil’

Collective experience of ‘life within the Veil’ separates blacks from whites

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What term does Du Bois use to describe the dualities/conflicts in self-perception among black folk?

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‘Double-consciousness’

‘Double-consciousness’: dualities/conflicts in self-perception that defines the struggle to identify themselves

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What is the impact of racism on African Americans?

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Sycophancy, hatred, distrust, bitterness, resignation, hopelessness

Example sentence: The impact of racism on African Americans can be seen through the emotions of sycophancy, hatred, distrust, bitterness, resignation, and hopelessness.

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What is the concept of ‘double-consciousness’?

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No self-consciousness, but sees himself through others & feels torn between two identities

Example sentence: Double-consciousness refers to the idea of not having self-consciousness but instead seeing oneself through others and feeling torn between two identities.

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What is W.E.B. Du Bois critical of in Booker T. Washington’s advice?

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Surrender civil rights in exchange for economic opportunities

Example sentence: W.E.B. Du Bois criticizes Booker T. Washington’s advice of surrendering civil rights in exchange for economic opportunities.

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What should black Americans insist on according to W.E.B. Du Bois?

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Their right to vote, civil equality, and education according to ability

Example sentence: W.E.B. Du Bois believes that black Americans should insist on their right to vote, civil equality, and education based on their abilities.

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What is the evidence of the ‘veil’ in W.E.B. Du Bois’ experience as a teacher?

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Different black ‘languages’

Example sentence: W.E.B. Du Bois found evidence of the ‘veil’ and different black ‘languages’ in his experience as a teacher in rural Tennessee.

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What does W.E.B. Du Bois defend in terms of contributions to America?

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Long history of contributions with ‘gift of the Spirit,’ especially musical influence

Example sentence: W.E.B. Du Bois defends the long history of contributions to America with the ‘gift of the Spirit,’ particularly highlighting the musical influence.

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What rhetorical devices does W.E.B. Du Bois rely on?

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Direct address, Biblical rhetoric & language

Example sentence: W.E.B. Du Bois relies on direct address, Biblical rhetoric, and language to assert that power is in black readers’ hands.