When Derek arrived at his new high school for the first day of school he noticed that there weren't any other black students in his classrooms. Derek had never felt so aware of his race before. Du Bois would argue that Derek is experiencing __________.
A) double consciousness
B) overt discrimination
C) institutional racism
D) limited opportunities

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Du Bois' concept of double consciousness describes the experience of being both American and black, and feeling the tension between the two. Derek's awareness of his race and the lack of representation in his school reflects this concept. Overt discrimination, institutional racism, and limited opportunities may also be present, but they do not specifically describe this experience.

When Derek Arrived at His New High School for the First