Double consciousness refers to a person's awareness of his or her own perspective and the perspective of others.

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Double consciousness is a concept developed by W.E.B. Du Bois to describe the internal conflict experienced by subordinated or colonized groups in an oppressive society. It involves an awareness of one's self and the perception from the dominant or oppressor's perspective, leading to a sense of looking at one's self through the eyes of others.

Double Consciousness Refers to a Person's Awareness of His or Her