Du Bois Flashcards
Who exemplifies the early 1900s concept of ‘the New Negro’?
Du Bois
The Souls of Black Folk (1903)
What field did Du Bois found black studies in?
Academic life
Founder of black studies in academic life; scholar-activist in sociology & history
What does Du Bois argue for recognizing in black folk?
Their ‘soul’
Argues for recognizing the ‘soul’ of black folk: their artistic traditions, expressive culture, communal values
What separates blacks from whites according to Du Bois?
Collective experience of ‘life within the Veil’
Collective experience of ‘life within the Veil’ separates blacks from whites
What term does Du Bois use to describe the dualities/conflicts in self-perception among black folk?
‘Double-consciousness’
‘Double-consciousness’: dualities/conflicts in self-perception that defines the struggle to identify themselves
Who exemplifies the early 1900s concept of ‘the New Negro’?
Du Bois
The Souls of Black Folk (1903)
What field did Du Bois found black studies in?
Academic life
Founder of black studies in academic life; scholar-activist in sociology & history
What does Du Bois argue for recognizing in black folk?
Their ‘soul’
Argues for recognizing the ‘soul’ of black folk: their artistic traditions, expressive culture, communal values
What separates blacks from whites according to Du Bois?
Collective experience of ‘life within the Veil’
Collective experience of ‘life within the Veil’ separates blacks from whites
What term does Du Bois use to describe the dualities/conflicts in self-perception among black folk?
‘Double-consciousness’
‘Double-consciousness’: dualities/conflicts in self-perception that defines the struggle to identify themselves
What is the impact of racism on African Americans?
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.
What is the concept of ‘double-consciousness’?
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.
What is W.E.B. Du Bois critical of in Booker T. Washington’s advice?
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.
What should black Americans insist on according to W.E.B. Du Bois?
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.
What is the evidence of the ‘veil’ in W.E.B. Du Bois’ experience as a teacher?
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.
What does W.E.B. Du Bois defend in terms of contributions to America?
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.
What rhetorical devices does W.E.B. Du Bois rely on?
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.
