W. E. B. Du Bois Analysis

W.E.B. Du Bois viewed sociological investigation as the solution to racism. He maintained that society looked down on other races because it did not understand. For him, knowledge based on scientific investigation and intelligent conversations were the keys for solving racial issues. He incorporated empirical data and historical information into his theories. During his life, Du Bois focused on the social condition of the colored people and was concerned with the nature and intersection of race and class. He applied knowledge towards understanding what motivated action and shaped our experiences in society. His approach to race and class oriented his theories as nonrational and collectivist. The nonrational orientation towards actions are …show more content…
It exists as both a preexisting social and cultural structure along with an internalized attitude. Intriguingly enough, the color line addresses three out of the four quadrants in the theoretical concept map: collective/rational, collective/nonrational, and individual/nonrational. In The Souls of Black Folks, the color line examines both the historical and institutional dimensions of racism. Du Bois suggests that race did not become significant to world history until Africa and Africans were exploited by already colonized countries, such as England and America. Additionally, even though blacks and whites live within the same country, neither has the same experience because the color line exists. The existence of the color line makes it extremely difficult for African Americans to compete with the more dominant white race. After exploring how the color line affects the dimensions of racism, Du Bois used the color line to help further explain the concept of double …show more content…
Due to African Americans being enslaved and the hoops they had to jump through to be considered full members in society, better opportunities are still difficult for African Americans to achieve.. Both the economic and social position of African Americans pose a threat to a prosperous life. Du Bois believes that the solution to this issue is to provide proper educational opportunities. Allotting African Americans with proper education would allow them to be better equipped within