Question 1

Discuss the importance of Du Bois's term "colortocracy" as it pertains to sociological study.

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Question 2

Discuss Du Bois's use of the term "clairvoyance" in The Souls of White Folk. Be sure to also define and discuss the consciousness of whites as stated by Du Bois. Further, show how the concepts of democracy and religion play into this discussion.

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Question 3

Compare and contrast Du Bois's theory of the oppression of black Americans with Gilman's theory of the oppression of women. What are some of the similarities (if any) and differences (if any) between these two perspectives?

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Question 4

Summarize Du Bois's main points concerning his stance on Booker T. Washington.

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Question 5

Explain how Du Bois's notion of a color line can be found in different quadrants of American life, today. Apply his analytical framework to investigate modern American race discourse.

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Question 6

Compare and contrast Du Bois's double consciousness to Simmel's notion of the stranger.

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Question 7

Define Du Bois's concept of the Talented Tenth. Explain why you agree or disagree with this concept.

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Question 8

Compare and contrast the goals and tone of The Souls of Black Folk with The Souls of White Folk. Be sure to place both pieces within their respective historical contexts.

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Question 9

Explain Du Bois's concept of the veil. Show how it relates to his other concepts double-consciousness and the color line.

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Question 10

Discuss Du Bois's concepts of the color line, the veil, and double consciousness using concrete examples. What theoretical issue/s do these concepts raise?

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Question 11

Summarize the main points from Du Bois's The Souls of Black Folk. Also include the three reasons as outlined by the authors as to why this particular piece is notable.

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Question 12

Discuss how well you feel Du Bois's ideas have translated into contemporary times. Do you feel he could still write his works today and they would still be relevant? If so, how?

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Question 13

Explain what Du Bois is discussing when he states "…this sense of always looking at one's self through the eyes of others, of measuring one's soul by the tape of a world that looks on in amused contempt and pity."

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