W.E.B. Du Bois was a pioneering sociologist and civil rights activist who challenged racial biases and promoted equality. His work, including 'The Souls of Black Folk' and his role in the NAACP and the Harlem Renaissance, remains influential in understanding race relations and advocating for social justice. Du Bois's concept of 'double consciousness' and his critique of the Colour Line continue to resonate in contemporary discussions on race and inequality.
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W.E.B. Du Bois was born in 1868 in Great Barrington, Massachusetts
First African American to Earn a Ph.D. from Harvard University
Du Bois became the first African American to earn a Ph.D. from Harvard University in 1895
Prolific Writer and Thinker
Du Bois was a prolific writer and thinker, producing influential texts such as "The Souls of Black Folk" and "Black Reconstruction in America."
Du Bois's interdisciplinary approach to sociology challenged racial biases and connected micro-level interactions to broader societal structures
Du Bois's sociological theories integrated economic, psychological, political, and cultural perspectives to analyze the experiences of African Americans
Du Bois's concept of "double consciousness" highlighted the psychological struggle of African Americans in reconciling their dual identities within a society dominated by white norms and values
Du Bois argued that race was a social construct, not a biological reality, and that the perception of race was the root of racial inequality
Du Bois was a founding member of the NAACP and played a vital role in the Harlem Renaissance, advocating for racial equality and cultural affirmation
Du Bois's concept of "The Colour Line" represented the systemic discrimination and segregation faced by African Americans in American society
Du Bois's life and work continue to be a cornerstone in the fields of sociology and African American studies, influencing discussions on racial injustice and the role of the arts in promoting social change
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In ______, W.E.B. Du Bois became the first African American to receive a Ph.D. from ______.
1895
Harvard University
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W.E.B. Du Bois co-founded the ______, contributing significantly to the ______ through his advocacy for racial equality.
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
Harlem Renaissance
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Landmark study by W.E.B. Du Bois
'The Philadelphia Negro' (1899), first case study in American sociology analyzing African-American community in Philadelphia.
