W.E.B. Du Bois

Question 1

Sociology (Du Bois) (2)

Answer 1

A) Against grand theory:
Importance of empirical data, inductive research

B) Weapon of liberation

Question 2

Race (5)

Answer 2

A) Racial inequality is determined by social factors

B) Rationality in behaviour usually explained by racist stereotypes
E.g. laziness (irrational to be an efficient slave)

C) History is important

D) Class and race dynamics intertwine

E) Social mechanisms are the cause
E.g. racial segregation

Question 3

The veil (3)

Answer 3

A) Separates

B) Racializes

C) Makes invisible

Question 4

Double consciousness (4)

Answer 4

A) Definition:
1. View from the inside (black world)
2. View from the outside (white world):
Internalized self-perception of inferiority -> internal conflict

B) Vica and virtue:
Pathology: negatively effects psyche
Strength: adds to insight

C) Leads to double words, double ideals, double action

D) Solution:
Mutual recognition through struggle

Question 5

Booker T. Washington (3)

Answer 5

A) Atlanta compromise:
1. Conciliation of the south
2. Industrial education of black people
3. Acquire wealth
4. No mention of civil/political rights

B) case study of double consciousness:
It the black people’s responsibility to better their situation
Attitude of adjustment and submission

C) Results of this policy:
Disenfranchisement, inferior legal status, lack of higher education

Question 6

Talented tenth

Answer 6

Strategy (elitist?):
1. Educate the talented tenth
2. They will guide the masses to emancipation