Martha is a black woman who feels that she lives in two worlds. She speaks and acts one way when she is in her neighbourhood, at her church, and with her close friends. However, she speaks and acts another way when she is with the majority group at her job, when she shops, and when she goes out to dinner. This reflects:

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Martha's experience reflects W.E.B. Du Bois' concept of double consciousness, which describes the experience of black individuals living in a society where their identities are divided between their own culture and the dominant culture.

Martha Is a Black Woman Who Feels That She Lives