How W.E.B. Du Bois defined the mechanics of race conflict
In short: Explore the foundations of race-conflict theory through the lens of W.E.B. Du Bois. This video examines how social, political, and economic structures shape our perceptions of racial identity.
The video delves into Du Bois's influential concept of 'double-consciousness' and his sociological survey of African Americans in Philadelphia. It traces the evolution of racial identity and the process of racial formation.
Moving past theoretical concepts, the talk examines Du Bois's activist history, highlighting his work co-establishing the NAACP and leading the Crisis. It connects his historical work to how modern sociologists analyze racial politics and resistance.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: Dubois & Race Conflict: Crash Course Sociology #7
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